For an app that cost in the tens of millions to produce[1], and for which the company (gov-owned and operated) behind it charges implementors/users (not end-users ofc)[2] for each and every single successful DigID authentication event €0.13, DigID authorization event €0.88, and even for every digital message delivered into your "berichtenbox" €0.32, it could.. no rather it should indeed provide a much better experience than what we have now.
If the money is going back into the public coffers supplanting other tax revenue, a fee for delivery must help prevent spam? I don't know enough about the topic but at first glance it seems there could be worse things.
I suppose it would hinge on your view of regressive use fees as well.
“ This code has been disclosed in response to a request under the Dutch Open Government Act ("Wet open Overheid"). This implies that publication is primarily driven by the need for transparence, not re-use. Re-use is permitted under the EUPL-license, with the exception of source files that contain a different license.”
It sounds like they might not been very keen to maintain the app.
Can there be alternative better implementations or DigID “hardcoded” to one provider?
I think that just means "this won't be very helpful in standing up your own DigID". It also says they're looking at providing more ongoing transparency.
I suppose it would hinge on your view of regressive use fees as well.