URL: https://theskillsync.lovable.app/
Hi everyone! I’m Becca, and in the Nigerian tech ecosystem, we have a massive surge of new talent. But there’s a recurring bottleneck: beginners get stuck on small technical bugs for days, and experienced developers want to help but don't have a structured way to track their impact.
That’s why I built SkillSync. It’s a Proof-of-Learning platform designed to bridge the gap between learning and mastery through peer-to-peer mentorship.
Aligned with the Education and Digital Inclusion pillars of the 3MTT Showcase, SkillSync isn't just a chat app. It’s a decentralized ledger of knowledge transfer. It ensures that no developer is left behind because of a lack of access to a senior peer."
By formalizing 'Proof-of-Learning,' we’re not just solving bugs; we’re building a verifiable history of mentorship that helps our youth transition into high-paying jobs faster.
On the SkillSync Dashboard, as a learner, I can quickly post a 'Technical Blocker.' Let’s say I’m stuck on a React state issue. I input my topic, describe the bug, and hit 'Post Request.'" "Instantly, this appears on the Mentor Board. On the other side, an intermediate developer sees this, clicks 'Claim,' and a virtual workspace is initiated. Once the session is over, the mentor clicks 'Mark as Resolved.' This triggers our 'Proof-of-Work' certificate, a digital badge that validates the mentor's contribution and the learner's progress.
I built this using a modern full-stack approach; React for the frontend and a scalable backend to handle real time updates. Looking forward, SkillSync is designed to scale from a single community in Calabar to a national network of 3MTT fellows.
We plan to integrate AI-driven matching to pair learners with the best-suited mentors automatically, making the learning process even more efficient.
SkillSync is about more than just code; it’s about community. It’s proof that when we share knowledge, we all grow. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase this solution.
This project is built with:
- Vite
- TypeScript
- React
- shadcn-ui
- Tailwind CSS