For Competition Judges

Technical documentation and compliance information for the 2025-2026 TSA Webmaster event

Problem Statement & Solution

The Problem

Many Washington TSA chapters operate in isolation, particularly new or geographically distant ones. They lack easy access to resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities that could strengthen their programs.

Our Solution

The WTSA Community Resource Hub creates a centralized platform where chapters can discover resources, connect with mentors, share their own materials, and learn from each other's successes—embodying our theme of "Unity Through Community."

Competition Brief Compliance

Interactive Resource Directory

Full-featured search and filtering system on the Resource Hub page with filters for type, category, and audience.

Highlighted Resources (3+)

Three key resources highlighted on the home page: Chapter Startup Toolkit, Leadership Workshop Series, and Fundraising Playbook.

Resource Suggestion Form

Public form on the Suggest page allows anyone to contribute resources to the community.

Additional Content

Chapter directory with profiles, Events calendar, and Mentor/Mentee program tracking—all adding substantial value beyond basic requirements.

Technology Stack

Frontend

  • • Next.js 14 (React framework)
  • • TypeScript (type-safe development)
  • • Tailwind CSS (styling)
  • • Server & Client Components

Backend

  • • PostgreSQL (database)
  • • Prisma ORM (data modeling)
  • • Next.js API Routes
  • • Server-side rendering (SSR)

Performance

  • • Static generation where possible
  • • Incremental static regeneration
  • • Optimized images and assets
  • • Database indexing

Deployment

  • • Production-ready build
  • • Environment-based config
  • • Database migrations
  • • Vercel/similar hosting ready

Accessibility & Responsive Design

WCAG Compliance

  • Semantic HTML5 elements (header, nav, main, section, footer)
  • WCAG AA color contrast ratios throughout
  • Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
  • Focus indicators on buttons, links, and form inputs
  • Alt text for images and icons
  • ARIA labels where appropriate

Responsive Design

  • Mobile-first approach (320px and up)
  • Breakpoints: mobile (sm), tablet (md), desktop (lg, xl)
  • Responsive navigation with hamburger menu
  • Flexible grid layouts that adapt to screen size

Testing Strategy

Functional Testing

  • • All navigation links verified
  • • Search and filtering tested
  • • Form validation working
  • • Database queries verified
  • • API endpoints tested

Cross-Browser Testing

  • • Chrome (latest)
  • • Firefox (latest)
  • • Safari (latest)
  • • Edge (latest)

Performance

  • • Lighthouse audits run
  • • Image optimization verified
  • • Load times measured
  • • Database query optimization

Accessibility

  • • Keyboard navigation tested
  • • Color contrast checked
  • • Automated accessibility scans
  • • Screen reader compatibility

Required Documentation

As required by the Webmaster competition, we've provided comprehensive documentation: