DEV Community: Kenedy Paulino

I think I broke Excalidraw… by making it smarter. 👀

Kenedy Paulino — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:16:26 +0000

Why spend hours manually designing apps, architectures, workflows, diagrams, or complex systems… when AI could do most of the heavy work in seconds?

So I started building.

Now this platform can:

🧠 Generate almost anything with AI — app structures, diagrams, system architectures, workflows, plans, and more

🎙️ Turn voice directly into generation using react-speech-recognition (yes… you literally speak and it starts building)

📂 Save and organize multiple persistent workspaces/boards

⚡ Handle a powerful interactive canvas inspired by Excalidraw

🤖 Reduce workflows that normally take hours… into seconds
Built with a full-stack architecture:

Frontend → React + TypeScript + Vite + Tailwind CSS

Backend → ASP.NET Core

Database & Infra → MongoDB + Docker Compose containerized environment

Still building it…
But seeing software go from “let me manually do this for 3 hours” to “AI, do it now” is honestly one of the coolest things I’ve worked on.
The future of building software is changing fast.
And I love building for that future. 🚀

AI #React #DotNet #MongoDB #Docker #SoftwareEngineering #BuildInPublic

Imagine a tool that adapts completely to you. We are building a modular collaborative platform that redefines teamwork.

Kenedy Paulino — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:13:07 +0000

Hello, community
We are excited to introduce you to our new application called Nexli: a flexible, clean and easy to use tool designed for you to build your workspace exactly the way you need it.
Why is it different?
Direct and encrypted chats: Private, group and end-to-end, always protected.
Transcribed voice notes: Record, transcribe and assign notes to one or more users.
Flexible containers and channels: Add only what you need, without complications.
Mind maps and notes: Use them only when your team needs them.
Trello-like task management: Add task sessions according to your needs.
Custom roles: Control permissions on containers, channels or specific sessions.
Security and simplicity: Powerful, yet easy to use, with a quick sign-up process.
The key: You decide which features to use and when. From simple chats to a full collaboration environment, the app grows with you.
We're launching our beta version and we want you to be part of the change. Complete this form to receive exclusive access: https://forms.gle/5ppF1PHpzrrE1jJv8
Your feedback will be key to improve this tool and make it amazing for everyone, thank you for your support!

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Why are so many enterprise tools today so robust... yet so tedious to use? 🤔

Kenedy Paulino — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:47:30 +0000

In a world brimming with creativity and innovation, why settle for tools that feel overcomplicated and uninspiring? Technology should empower us, not overwhelm us. Innovation shouldn’t just be about functionality—it should also focus on being intuitive, efficient, and a pleasure to work with.

After all, the tools we use should make our work easier, not harder.