Zeural | Devpost

Added mythology section for learners who might feel of taking a break
Built an edtech platform whose motto is by learners for learners tried to keep a clean and interactive ui for learners
Added a blog sections as here people could share any tech related thing they feel like sharing with the world
one of the mythical tales
Set up cron job in github workflows which directly fetches research papers from arxiv and added a chat bot below each paper for understnding
Added courses with lessons for learners to choose between there are currently 14 courses
404.html adapts the chill guy theme

Inspiration

I noticed that learners often get bored when studying complex topics for long periods. To keep engagement high, I integrated mythology stories in between lessons—fun, short stories that let learners take mental breaks while staying curious.

Additionally, I wanted to make research papers more accessible, since my first experience reading them was challenging. This inspired me to add a chatbot below each research paper to help learners understand the content more effectively.

What it does

Zeural is an open-source learning platform that combines:

Educational content: AI/ML tutorials, programming lessons, and research summaries.
Fun engagement: Mythology stories to refresh learners between intense topics.
Research integration: Cron job fetching the latest arXiv papers, with chatbot explanations.
Accessibility & customization: Theme options for learners with different needs and upcoming multilingual support.
Community contributions: Anyone can add content or improve the platform.

How we built it

Frontend: React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Backend: GitHub Jekyll and Firebase. Implemented Jekyll so that it is easier for others to contribute
Database: MongoDB / PostgreSQL — stores content, user progress, and contributions.
Content Management: Markdown-based with Git versioning for easy contribution.
Special features: Dynamic research paper fetching, chatbot explanations, theme section, and an upcoming Zeural learner community.

Challenges we ran into

Balancing learning content with engaging, fun experiences.
Integrating research papers dynamically while keeping them easy to understand.
Designing a frontend that keeps learners motivated for long periods.
Planning for community contributions and a scalable platform.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully integrated mythology stories to maintain learner engagement.
Built a chatbot-assisted research paper reader for better understanding of complex papers.
Created a fully open-source platform where contributors can improve content and features.
Developed a frontend that’s visually engaging and user-friendly.
-Search bar for better navigation

What we learned

-How to make learning better and make it in a way those to learn can contribute later to the same.

How to combine diverse content types into a cohesive platform.
Handling real-time data fetching and chatbot integration.
Importance of user engagement and interface design in education.
The value of **community-driven, open-s

What's next for Zeural

Implement multilingual support to reach a global audience.
Launch a dedicated Zeural learner community for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Expand content across more domains while maintaining engagement and interactivity.
Continuously improve the chatbot and research integration for easier understanding of papers.