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Overview

The mentorship application is designed for a non-profit tech meetup group, aiming to connect members of the tech community for skill-based mentorships. The platform facilitates connections between junior and senior members, enabling mentorship opportunities that cater to the specific needs of individuals. It supports various forms of mentorship: junior-to-senior, senior-to-junior, and even senior-to-senior mentorship, allowing for skill development across multiple tech domains, including Frontend Dev, Backend Dev, DevOps, Security, AI/ML, Databases, and Data Science. The application aims to foster a supportive environment for growth, knowledge exchange, and community building.

User Roles and Access Levels

Regular User

Regular users have access to features that allow them to participate in the mentorship program effectively. They can:

  • Sign in and create an account.
  • Set up and manage personal profile information.
  • Participate in mentorship opportunities, either as a mentor or a mentee.
  • Access the dashboard to view mentorship suggestions and manage mentorship relationships.
  • Communicate with mentors/mentees and track mentorship progress.

Admin

Admins have elevated privileges that enable them to manage users and oversee mentorship activities. They can:

  • Manage user accounts, including approval and suspension of users.
  • Approve and oversee mentorship requests and relationships.
  • Monitor and review mentorship activity and reports for quality assurance.
  • Respond to user inquiries and address issues as needed.

Owner

Owners have full-access rights to all aspects of the platform, including high-level configurations. They can:

  • Configure platform-wide settings, including branding, themes, and user roles.
  • Manage administrative users and their access levels.
  • Access all areas of the platform for oversight and high-level control.

Core Features and Routes

Public Pages

The mentorship application includes several public-facing pages that provide information about the platform:

  • Landing Page: Provides an overview of the mentorship program, its benefits, and testimonials from users.
  • About: Offers detailed information about the organization, its mission, and its values.
  • FAQ: Answers common questions for both mentors and mentees.
  • Contact Us: Contains a contact form for inquiries and additional support.

Onboarding

New users go through a multi-step onboarding process to ensure effective mentorship matching. During onboarding, users:

  • Specify their areas of expertise, skills, and mentorship preferences.
  • Provide information such as years of experience, areas of interest, and preferred type of mentorship (e.g., career growth, technical skills).

User Dashboard

The user dashboard is the central hub for managing mentorship activities. It includes:

  • Mentorship Suggestions: Displays suggested mentors or mentees based on user profiles and survey responses.
  • Current Mentorships: Shows ongoing mentorships, including status and upcoming sessions.
  • Notifications: Provides alerts for messages, upcoming meetings, and platform updates.
  • Profile Overview: Displays progress, skills, and areas available for mentorship.

Profile Management

Users can manage their profile through the profile settings, which include:

  • Personal Details: Name, contact information, and bio.
  • Skills and Expertise: List of tech skills, proficiency levels, and areas of interest.
  • Mentorship Preferences: Desired type of mentorship, availability, and preferences.
  • Notification Preferences: Settings for how the user receives notifications (email, SMS, in-app).

Mentorship Matching

The platform offers a mentorship matching feature that:

  • Matches users based on survey responses, skills, and areas of interest.
  • Allows users to review and accept or decline mentorship suggestions.
  • Provides mentorship options that align with career goals, skills to develop, and areas of interest.

Mentorship Details

Each mentorship relationship has a dedicated details page that includes:

  • Messaging: Allows mentors and mentees to communicate directly through an in-app chat.
  • Goal Tracking: Tracks goals set at the beginning of the mentorship and monitors progress.
  • Mentorship Status: Displays meeting schedules, notes, and overall mentorship progress.

Admin and Owner-Specific Features

Admin Dashboard

The admin dashboard provides tools for managing the platform effectively. It includes:

  • User Management: Tools for managing user accounts and mentorship relationships.
  • Mentorship Activity Overview: Reports on mentorship usage and user engagement.
  • Issue Management: Ability to respond to and manage user issues and escalations.

Owner Dashboard

The owner dashboard offers additional features for platform-wide oversight:

  • Platform Settings: Tools for configuring branding, policies, and overall platform settings.
  • Admin Management: Ability to manage admin roles and privileges.
  • Analytics and Reports: Access to high-level analytics providing insights into platform usage and performance.

Access Management and Permissions

Access to the mentorship application is controlled through role-based permissions:

  • Regular User: Can view and manage their own profile, participate in mentorships, and communicate with their mentors/mentees.
  • Admin: Can manage all user accounts, approve mentorship requests, monitor mentorship activity, and address user issues.
  • Owner: Has access to all platform settings, including administrative roles, branding, and platform configuration.

Technical Requirements and Development Considerations

Tech Stack

The mentorship application will be developed using the following technologies:

  • Front-End: Next.js with Tailwind CSS for styling, using ShadCN components for consistency.
  • Back-End: tRPC with TypeScript to create type-safe APIs, integrated into a Node.js server.
  • Database: Prisma with PostgreSQL for storing user data, mentorship relationships, and profiles. MongoDB will be used if messaging features are implemented to handle chat data.
  • Authentication: NextAuth for secure user authentication, supporting sign-in with Google, GitHub, and email/password.

Real-Time Updates

Implement WebSocket or Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time communication between mentors and mentees, especially for messaging and notifications.

Hosting

Deploy using a scalable cloud platform like Vercel (for the front end) and Railway or AWS for the back end, with support for horizontal scaling.

Security

  • Ensure role-based access control (RBAC) is implemented.
  • Use data encryption for sensitive user data.

Third-Party Integrations

  • Integrate tools like Calendly for scheduling meetings.
  • Use Twilio for SMS notifications to enhance user experience.

Conclusion

This product document provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing a user-friendly and functional mentorship application that serves the tech community effectively. With distinct user roles, core functionalities, and detailed technical considerations, this document aims to guide the creation of a platform that supports meaningful mentorship relationships.