What great case studies show
- Clear problem statement and audience
- Concrete architecture with diagrams
- Real trade‑offs and constraints
- Measurable impact (metrics) and learnings
Required sections
1
Overview
- Project name and one‑line value proposition
- GitHub link(s), live demo (if applicable)
2
Goals of the Project
- Business/user goals
- Non‑goals (to clarify scope)
3
System Architecture Overview
- Tech stack table
- High‑level diagram
4
Key Features
- Bullet points for each domain (auth, catalog, payments, messaging, etc.)
- Include screenshots or GIFs if possible
5
Flows & Diagrams
- Architecture diagram (Mermaid)
- User / Seller / Admin sequence diagrams
6
API & Data
- Important endpoints grouped by domain
- Core database entities + relationships
7
Challenges & Solutions
- 5–10 specific issues and how you solved them
- Why your approach (trade‑offs)
8
Best Practices
- Security, performance, DX choices and why
9
Conclusion
- Outcomes, metrics, and what you would improve next
Rubric (what mentors look for)
- Clarity of writing and structure (20%)
- Technical depth and correctness (30%)
- Architecture and trade‑off reasoning (30%)
- Evidence (diagrams, code refs, metrics) (20%)