# Technical Assessment

Following the initial application review, eligible applicants undergo a technical assessment to determine their readiness for the fellowship.

The assessment evaluates both the applicant and the proposed project.

Areas assessed include:

### Technical Competency

Applicants demonstrate their understanding of:

- Programming concepts
- Software engineering practices
- AI or machine learning (where applicable)
- Databases
- APIs
- Cloud or deployment technologies
- Version control

### Project Readiness

Reviewers assess:

- Project maturity
- Technical feasibility
- Architecture
- Implementation approach
- Resource requirements
- Deployment readiness

### Problem Understanding

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of:

- The problem being solved
- Target users
- Existing solutions
- Value proposition

The technical assessment may include portfolio reviews, code reviews, demonstrations, or technical discussions depending on the applicant's project.