Summary if you’re not interested in the story:
Because I had trouble staying consistent with learning I built an app called Runway which helps you learn everyday and turn it into a habit.
The app is for free since I don’t want to charge for learning and is available on iOS (Android coming soon).
The story (why we built Runway)
Hello! I’m Bryan, a software developer who has always been passionate about learning but found it hard to stay consistent with it. I tried countless apps that promised to make learning easier and habitual, but I often lost interest after a few days because they either felt too overwhelming or just weren’t engaging enough. It made me wonder if I was the problem…
At the beginning of the summer, my friend Jacob and I decided to dive deep into understanding how people can make learning a daily habit. We read numerous articles and some of the most popular books on the science of learning and habit formation. Through this journey, we uncovered so many insights that completely transformed how we approach learning, and we wanted to share these insights with others.
Since I am a developer and Jacob is a talented designer, we decided to turn our vision into reality with an app that could make learning not just effective, but also fun and easy to stick with.
Simplicity
First and foremost, we wanted to create an app that was simple to understand and fit into everyone’s day - no matter how busy. And we think we’ve created just that - you can learn something fascinating every day in 2 minutes without it feeling like a chore. We’ve made the app as intuitive, & beautiful as we can so learning just feels natural.
Streaks → Knowledge
We know streaks are already a pretty common idea in apps - and we know they can have their downsides. We know about the anxiety that comes with a streak and we’ve made ours as forgiving as possible. Runway’s streaks aren’t about just checking off a box every day - we believe habits are the most important part of learning and so they’re designed to establish habit. The more consistent you are the stronger your streak grows and it’s a nice way to see your progress in a way that isn’t stressful.
Pricing
I want the concept of the app to be completely free, since no one should have to pay to learn. Runway is a project we’re extremely passionate about and we want you to focus on building a habit of learning instead of worrying about any subscription services or even any fees.
I’ve also made the app open source.
We would also love all feedback, so feel free to share appreciation or criticism! We want to make the app the best it can be.
Submitted August 28, 2024 at 08:31PM by byung806 https://ift.tt/gDXGNdW
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