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By Creator X
Hi everyone — Creator X here.
Today, I want to share how I started building Xion — not as some polished tech wizard, but as a solo developer learning as I went. It was a real life lesson.
?️ The Early Days
About five years ago, I built the first version of Xion as a simple online store using Wix. It worked… kind of. But it didn’t give me the flexibility I wanted — especially as I kept adding ideas and new content.
So I scrapped it and started fresh.
I experimented with a few AI tools and played around with concepts until I settled on a basic idea: project-based learning through building real things.
At the time, I didn’t know much. But I did know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so I stuck with that. It was simple and fast. The backend was a bigger challenge, and honestly, the project got messy — too big, too quickly.
So I scaled it down and focused on one core piece:
Xion Nexus — a platform for creators to access:
Eventually, I added Xion Worx, which lives on Discord and was built with Python and PostgreSQL. It lets users earn virtual currency through real-world projects, tracked by bots and stored securely.
? Why I Built It
Honestly? I was broke, overwhelmed, and stuck.
As a solo developer, I didn’t have a team. I just had time, frustration, and an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. Over the years, I slowly built:
What kept me going was the idea that others like me might benefit from a platform that makes learning and building easier, more real, and less lonely.
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? My Tech Stack (Nothing Fancy)
Frontend:
Backend:
Database & Auth:
Hosting:
? How It All Connects
Not everything is fully connected yet — it’s a work in progress.
The backend is being migrated from Firebase to PostgreSQL as I grow more confident in managing relational databases.
What Worked Well
Solo dev life is not easy.
But I learned more than just coding. I learned how to research, plan, improvise, and keep going. The most valuable advice I can give is:
Even veteran devs will tell you — this journey is hard, but it’s worth it.
If you’ve got an idea — ship it. Then scale it.
And if you’ve started something already?
I’m proud of you. Keep going.
? Let’s Connect
What’s the simplest stack you’ve used to build something real?
Drop it below ? I’m always open to ideas, feedback, or even just a good dev conversation.
Creator X — signing off.
Hi everyone — Creator X here.
Today, I want to share how I started building Xion — not as some polished tech wizard, but as a solo developer learning as I went. It was a real life lesson.
?️ The Early Days
About five years ago, I built the first version of Xion as a simple online store using Wix. It worked… kind of. But it didn’t give me the flexibility I wanted — especially as I kept adding ideas and new content.
So I scrapped it and started fresh.
I experimented with a few AI tools and played around with concepts until I settled on a basic idea: project-based learning through building real things.
At the time, I didn’t know much. But I did know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so I stuck with that. It was simple and fast. The backend was a bigger challenge, and honestly, the project got messy — too big, too quickly.
So I scaled it down and focused on one core piece:
Xion Nexus — a platform for creators to access:
- Project tools
- Sample projects
- Idea generators
- A profile system
- Learning resources All designed to help users learn by building.
Eventually, I added Xion Worx, which lives on Discord and was built with Python and PostgreSQL. It lets users earn virtual currency through real-world projects, tracked by bots and stored securely.
? Why I Built It
Honestly? I was broke, overwhelmed, and stuck.
As a solo developer, I didn’t have a team. I just had time, frustration, and an idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. Over the years, I slowly built:
- Xion Nexus
- Xion Worx
- Pixel Retro Fusion
- A text-based game called Black Market Protocol currently a demo (coming soon!)
What kept me going was the idea that others like me might benefit from a platform that makes learning and building easier, more real, and less lonely.
Photo by on
? My Tech Stack (Nothing Fancy)
Frontend:
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Bootstrap (for layout and speed)
Backend:
- Python (scripts, bots, server-side logic)
Database & Auth:
- Firebase
- PostgreSQL (for more advanced backend features)
Hosting:
- Netlify
- AWS (depending on the project)
? How It All Connects
Not everything is fully connected yet — it’s a work in progress.
- On Xion Nexus, users can sign up, create profiles, and start learning.
- Their metadata is stored securely, with a focus on privacy.
- On Xion Worx (Discord-based), users are placed in micro-agencies, assigned real projects, and monitored by bots and admins.
- Projects run for 1–2 months with weekly milestones.
- Python scripts track:
- Completion
- Skill progress
- Currency earned
- Letter of recommendation
- Skills matrix data
The backend is being migrated from Firebase to PostgreSQL as I grow more confident in managing relational databases.
What Worked Well- Less overhead
- Easier to debug
- Faster to ship
- More focused on the product, not the tools
- Getting the dashboard fully operational
- Streamlining the backend
- Full migration to PostgreSQL
- Moving frontend to Vue or React
- Launching a subscription model
Solo dev life is not easy.
But I learned more than just coding. I learned how to research, plan, improvise, and keep going. The most valuable advice I can give is:
- Plan. Then plan again.
- Don’t chase perfection.
- If it works, it’s not stupid.
- Failure is fine — it’s part of the game.
- Start small. Ship fast. Learn as you go.
Even veteran devs will tell you — this journey is hard, but it’s worth it.
If you’ve got an idea — ship it. Then scale it.
And if you’ve started something already?
I’m proud of you. Keep going.
? Let’s Connect
What’s the simplest stack you’ve used to build something real?
Drop it below ? I’m always open to ideas, feedback, or even just a good dev conversation.
Creator X — signing off.