Welcome to Project Deku

Project Deku is a comprehensive Django-based survey pipeline and client portal designed for multi-user data collection, validation, anonymized exports, and embedded dashboards.

What is Project Deku?

Project Deku serves research organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and data teams by providing:

• Multi-Platform Integration: Native support for ODK Central and KoBoToolbox
• Project Management: Team-based collaboration with role-based permissions
• Automated Data Pipeline: Collection > Validation > Cleaning > Analysis
• Quality Assurance: Great Expectations integration for data validation
• Interactive Dashboards: Built-in analytics and visualization system
• Client Portal: Secure external stakeholder access with anonymized data

System Architecture

Core Components

1. Projects Module: Multi-tenant project organization with team management
2. Surveys Module: Form management and data collection workflows
3. Validations Module: Automated data quality checks using Great Expectations
4. Cleaning Module: Custom data transformation and cleaning rules
5. Dashboards Module: Interactive analytics and visualization
6. Storage Module: Media attachment and cloud storage management

User Roles & Permissions

• Owner: Full project control and admin access
• Administrator: Project management and user administration
• Project Manager: Team coordination and workflow oversight
• Analyst: Data analysis and dashboard creation
• Viewer: Read-only access to data and dashboards
• Client: External stakeholder access via client portal

Getting Started Checklist

For New Users

1. Account Setup: Register or accept team invitation
2. Profile Configuration: Set up your user profile and preferences
3. Team Orientation: Understand your role and project scope
4. Platform Training: Familiarize yourself with the interface

For Project Managers

1. Create Project: Set up new project with proper configuration
2. Team Assembly: Invite team members with appropriate roles
3. Survey Integration: Connect ODK Central or KoBoToolbox forms
4. Workflow Setup: Configure validation and cleaning rules
5. Dashboard Creation: Set up analytics and reporting dashboards

Welcome to the Project Deku community!