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Scoring System

Evaluation Framework

How Code & Create evaluates digital innovation and technical excellence.

Every submission is evaluated using a structured scoring model designed for digital products, software, and innovation projects. Total possible score: 100 points.

Technical Execution
30 pts
Innovation & Creativity
25 pts
User Experience & Interface
20 pts
Impact & Product Value
15 pts
Presentation & Documentation
10 pts

Technical Execution

30 pts
  • Architecture and system design
  • Code quality and maintainability
  • Performance and scalability
  • Reliability and completeness

Innovation & Creativity

25 pts
  • Originality of approach
  • Novel use of technology
  • Differentiation from existing solutions
  • Experimental or breakthrough thinking

User Experience & Interface

20 pts
  • Usability and clarity
  • Accessibility and interaction quality
  • UI polish
  • Consistency (design system if applicable)

Impact & Product Value

15 pts
  • Real-world usefulness and outcomes
  • Relevance to users or industry
  • Adoption potential or traction (if available)
  • Problem-solution fit

Presentation & Documentation

10 pts
  • Clarity of explanation
  • Demo or video quality
  • Documentation completeness
  • Easy for reviewers to verify

Minimum Score Requirement

80 / 100 points

If no entry in a category reaches 80 points, that category may remain without a winner to preserve award standards.

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