Great products aren’t just built—they’re documented. Clear, comprehensive documentation bridges vision and execution, ensuring every stakeholder—from developers to designers—aligns with the product’s purpose, functionality, and user needs. In this presentation, we’ll explore the four pillars of effective product documentation:

Front End Documentation

Crafting intuitive interfaces and consistent user experiences.

• User Interface Specifications
Detailed guidelines outlining UI elements, layouts, interactions, and responsive design principles.


• Style Guides
Visual and design standards for colors, typography, spacing, and branding consistency.


• Component Libraries
Reusable UI components (e.g., buttons, modals) with code snippets and usage examples.


• Accessibility Reports
Compliance documentation ensuring the product meets accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

User Story Documentation

Capturing the voice of the user and their journey.

• Use Case Scenarios
Step-by-step narratives describing how users interact with the product to achieve specific goals.


• User Journey Maps
Visualizations of the user’s end-to-end experience, including pain points and touchpoints.


• Persona Documentation
Profiles of target user groups, detailing demographics, needs, and behaviors.


• Requirement Specifications
Functional and non-functional criteria defining what the product must accomplish.

Back End Documentation

Building the invisible engine that powers your product.

• API Documentation
Reference for endpoints, request/response formats, authentication, and error handling.


• Database Schema
Structure of databases, including tables, relationships, and data types.


• System Architecture
High-level overview of server infrastructure, services, and data flow.


• Integration Guides
Instructions for connecting third-party tools or services with the product.

Mechanism Documentation

Ensuring technical precision, security, and scalability.

• Technical Specifications
In-depth descriptions of system design, technologies, and workflows.


• Algorithm Documentation
Logic, formulas, and pseudocode for core computational processes.


• Security Protocols
Measures to protect data (e.g., encryption, authentication, compliance).


• Performance Benchmarks
Metrics evaluating speed, scalability, and resource efficiency under load.

Definition:

Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to an emerging financial ecosystem that enables peer-to-peer transactions and services without relying on traditional banks or financial institutions.

Functionality :

DeFi operates on blockchain technology, primarily using smart contracts to facilitate and automate transactions without intermediaries, giving users greater control over their finances.

Lending and Borrowing

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)

Financial Instruments

Derivatives

Insurance

Payment solutions

Statistics :

The Ethereum blockchain has the largest network, making up 59.2% of blockchain TVL.

Protocols :

DeFi protocols consist of standards, codes, and procedures that govern decentralized financial applications. These protocols enable trading, lending, yield farming, and more. For a DeFi protocol to work correctly, it must abide by a specific set of rules that all wallets must follow when engaging with it.

Useful Links :

DefiLlama

DeBank

Vfat

MetaMask

CoinMarketCap

TradingView