StuddyBuddy SA

Inspiration

I'm Lungile from Ixopo, KZN. I saw learners in township/rural SA struggle with English-only homework help. Many understand better in Zulu. I wanted an AI tutor that speaks their language.

What it does

StuddyBuddy SA helps SA learners (Grade 8-12) with CAPS-aligned subjects in Zulu & English. Explains Maths, Science in simple language, switches to Zulu when needed.

How I built it - Learn Skill Pack

I used Learn Skill Pack with flipped interaction:

1. Goal: I described I want to help Zulu learners, not just build an app.
2. AI asked questions: Who is it for? What language? What offline challenges?
3. Got planning docs: AI generated PRD, Tech Stack (Next.js, OpenAI), and Task breakdown - this was the flipped part!
4. Implementation: Then built step-by-step with Cursor coding agent, using those docs as guide. Agent wrote code, I tested with real Zulu prompts.

Challenges

• Limited data/WiFi in Ixopo - made app lightweight
• Zulu translation accuracy - tested with family
• 255 char errors on Devpost! Learned to be concise

What I learned

Planning docs before coding saves time. Flipped interaction helps clarify idea. AI agents can build maintainable projects when given clear PRD.

Built with for SA learners## ##Accomplishments

• Built bilingual AI tutor for SA in 2 weeks from Ixopo with limited WiFi
• Generated full PRD + Stack + Tasks via Learn Skill Pack flipped interaction
• Tested with 5 real learners in Zulu

Built With

• css
• cursor
• learn
• next.js
• openai
• pack
• skill
• tailwind
• typescript
• vercel