VIBE HACK 2025 Hackathon Problem Statement
Blogging & Article Platform
Build a blogging and article platform for Devnovate using the MERN stack (MongoDB,
Express.js, React, Node.js). Users should be able to create and submit blogs, with
publishing contingent on admin approval. Admins will manage content by approving,
rejecting, hiding, or deleting articles. The platform should feature a Trending Blogs section
based on likes or comments, along with core blog functionalities like a homepage, search,
and responsive design.
Key Requirements
User Side
● Signup/Login functionality with JWT authentication.
● Ability to create and submit blogs for admin approval.
● User profile to manage submitted and published articles.
Admin Side
● Dashboard to approve or reject blog submissions.
● Options to hide or delete published articles.
Features
● Homepage displaying the latest blogs.
● Search and filter functionality for blogs.
● Responsive UI compatible with mobile and desktop devices.
● Trending Blogs section based on likes or comments.
Technology
● Use the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) with JWT
authentication for secure user management.
Your Objective
Develop an MVP that delivers a fully functional blogging platform with seamless user and
admin experiences, ensuring content quality through admin oversight and engaging users
with trending content.
Bonus Features
● Markdown editor for blog creation.
● Email notifications for blog submission status and user interactions.
● Analytics dashboard for blog performance (e.g., views, likes, comments).
Focus Areas: MERN Stack Development, Content Management, JWT Authentication,
Responsive Design.
AI-Powered Full-Stack Website & Backend Builder for
Non-Technical Founders
Background
In the startup world, countless early-stage founders and entrepreneurs have brilliant ideas
but struggle to build and launch their products due to a lack of technical knowledge. Current
no-code tools like Framer or Webflow allow drag-and-drop designs but do not provide full
ownership of frontend and backend code. On the other hand, AI code generators like v0 and
Bold lack a visual canvas or do not support end-to-end functionality for real deployment.
There is a growing need for a platform that lets users design visually, generate real code,
build backend logic, and deploy the full project, all with the power of AI.
The Challenge
Build a prototype of a platform that enables non-technical users to create and deploy
full-stack web applications using drag-and-drop tools combined with AI-assisted code
generation.
The platform should allow users to:
● Design the frontend visually using a canvas or block system.
● Automatically generate production-ready code (HTML/CSS/JS or React).
● Generate backend APIs, database models, and authentication flows using AI.
● Preview, edit, and deploy the full application — frontend, backend, and database —
with minimal effort.
● Optionally integrate features like AI chat assistant, role management, test generation,
and component upload.
Your Objective
As a team, you are tasked with building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) of this platform.
The solution should focus on simplicity, usability, and real functionality — especially for
people with zero coding knowledge.
Bonus Features to Explore (Optional but Impressive)
● AI chat assistant to help with edits.
● Database schema visualizer and backend logic builder.
● One-click deployment using platforms like Vercel, Render, or Supabase.
● Ability to upload code snippets and convert them into visual components.
Focus Areas: No-Code Platforms, AI Code Generation, Full-Stack Development.
