HackBenchers #2

Beginner Explorer:

Concept

• Objective - what is the need/motive behind this idea/implementation, driving factor
• Uniqueness/Originality - how new is the idea , are there similar products/solutions available, does this solution challenge the existing solution/products, how different they are in terms of usage, design, process, etc
  

• How effective is it in solving the stated problem, how well have pain points been addressed.

Pro Explorer:

Code

• Coding standard, beautification and well-maintained code.
• External libraries, algorithms, Web API, creativity, logic, framework.
• Network communication and deployment tools to make development operations easier

• Elaborative self-explanatory design, any interactive and creativity from design perspective.
• Subtle patterns / Textures / Elegant design / Icons / Typography.
• Use of current tech such as React, eletron.atom.io, AngularJS, Material Design, Flat Icons, etc., use of UI / UX / CSS3 and HTML5 features.

Usability

• Overall functionality of submission, ease of understanding.
• Use of sane labels/text/context/design, lesser bugs.