1 pointby stephanschulzan hour ago2 comments
  • stephanschulzan hour ago
    I've been building software for over 20 years, mostly for clients. Trailward started as a tool to manage my own habit of "constant learning," but it evolved into something I wanted to ship.

    The Problem:

    I wanted to solve two things:

    1. Sustained Exploration: How to learn effectively over a long timeframe, avoiding the "one-night research binge" that fades away.

    2. Discovery: How to find meaningful learning goals when creativity is limited. Users often struggle to see beyond their immediate bubble.

    The Approach:

    1. Meaningful Goals (Ikigai): Ambitious transformations (like career shifts) require huge commitment. I use an LLM to help users connect their passions to "World Needs" and "Monetization"-mapping personal interests to viable career paths.

    2. Two Learning Modes:

    - Topics: For quick exploration based on personalized interest suggestions.

    - Plans: Comprehensive, multi-month curriculums with interactive tasks, detailed explanations, and practical examples. The goal is to provide a structured, approachable path to real mastery, including certificate proposals to prepare for professional transitions.

    3. Daily Habit (Bites): To make execution possible, I built "Bites" 90-second sessions designed to lower the barrier to entry so much that 'starting' becomes the path of least resistance.

    Technical Stack: React Native (Expo), Next.js, FastAPI, PostgreSQL. Retention is handled by a modified SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm.

    It’s a solo project. I'd love to hear feedback.

  • angeltech2026an hour ago
    i think is really nice one
    • stephanschulzan hour ago
      Thanks! I've put a lot of thought and passion into this. If you give it a try, let me know how you like the Bites. Works best on mobile.