Hi everyone!
Hope you’re all doing well. 👋
I don’t have a ton to share (since I took an unplanned break), but I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting.
But wait — before I get into it, how are you doing?
What are you working on? Any interesting projects you're building?
Please don’t forget to drop a “hi” in the comments — I’d love to hear from you.
🎥 A Random YouTube Video Changed My Perspective
During one of my doom-scroll sessions, I stumbled across a video by The Coding Sloth titled:
"How to Program Apps That Make Infinite Money"
Shoutout to The Coding Sloth — seriously, give it a watch.
He talks about:
- Building MVP apps that follow 3 key principles
- Picking the right monetization model
- Choosing the best stack for your skillset
This video hit home and got me thinking seriously about one of my long-running projects: Xion Nexus.
⚠️ The Rise and Fall of Xion Nexus (Kind Of)
I’ve been working on Xion Nexus for a long time.
It became too big, too bloated — and honestly, full of flaws.
That was a tough pill to swallow.
I’d invested hours and hours, but I always knew it needed a serious upgrade.
So I stepped back and started doing my homework:
- Lurking on edtech forums
- Browsing Reddit threads
- Reading research papers
- Watching the AI boom unfold (a whole other post on that later)
Eventually, I decided to take one working piece of Xion Nexus and rebuild it — from scratch.
🛠 Tech Stack Shift – React ➡ HTML, CSS ➡ Tailwind
I initially started the rebuild in React, but I switched to HTML for simplicity.
I also ditched traditional CSS and dove into Tailwind CSS.
Was it easy? No.
Was it worth it? 100%.
With the help of videos, books, AI tools, and some trial and error and learning from my students — I managed to design something I’m actually proud of.
It’s still evolving — but it’s leaner, cleaner, and has real purpose now.
🚀 Introducing: 4IR Quest
This is the new project: 4IR Quest.
It’s a career assessment and learning tool designed to help users explore emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies.
Key Features:
- Personalized learning paths
- Real-world career maps
- Hands-on project kits (can view the curriculum)
- A touch of gamification (earn XP while you learn!)
- Demo labs for users to test before purchase
- School Demo labs for school to run pilot programs
We also introduced:
- Project Labs — a sandbox space to experiment
- School Project Kits — for younger learners to gain skills & build real-world portfolios
This isn’t just a learning site. It’s a tool to to connect people in how to use 4IR in their careers.
🛍️ Bonus: Building an Online Store
I’m also building a small online store using Fungies.io (shoutout to them — awesome platform).
Still getting the hang of it, but it’s fun, and it’ll help distribute:
- Project kits
- Digital tools
- Add-ons for 4IR Quest users
💭 Final Thoughts (for Now)
Letting go of Xion Nexus in its original form was tough.
But stepping back gave me the clarity I needed.
Now I finally know why I’m building — and who I’m building for.
🔜 What’s Next?
I’ll be sharing:
- A short 30-second demo video check out this by clicking the link Demo Video
- More insights on: ✅ Gamification strategies ✅ Building my store with Fungies
Want to test 4IR Quest early?
Drop a comment below or send me a DM — would love to connect with fellow devs, makers, and educators.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for all the amazing content you all continue to share — it really helps motivate me during the rough days.
Catch you all soon!
– Creator X 💡