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Final Demo Checklist

Before the final demonstration, verify:

  • A new evaluator can follow the README from a clean machine/environment.
  • Required dependencies and environment variables are documented.
  • No secrets are committed.
  • The main branch is green in CI.
  • Core user workflows can be demonstrated with realistic data.
  • Failure behavior can be shown for at least one important case.
  • Tests can be executed during or before the demo.
  • Architecture diagrams still match the implemented system.
  • Known defects and limitations are documented.
  • Each team member can explain major design and quality decisions.
  • The final release/tag is identifiable in the repository.

Suggested demo structure

  1. Problem and users — 1 minute.
  2. Architecture — 2 minutes.
  3. Working product — 5–7 minutes.
  4. Testing/CI/quality evidence — 2–3 minutes.
  5. Lessons learned and limitations — 2 minutes.