The latest articles on DEV Community by Niket Prashant Patil (@niket_prashantpatil_9d11). https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3773638%2F170c0bd8-70f6-4285-b0a6-3fa5f8291c35.jpg https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11 en Niket Prashant Patil Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0000 https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11/i-built-maevein-an-ai-that-teaches-you-to-think-not-just-gives-answers-127b https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11/i-built-maevein-an-ai-that-teaches-you-to-think-not-just-gives-answers-127b <p>Hey DEV community! 👋</p> <p>I just launched <strong>Maevein</strong> - the world's first AI learning agent.</p> <h2> What makes it different? </h2> <ul> <li>❌ Not a chatbot</li> <li>❌ Not a GPT wrapper</li> <li>✅ Your brain's new upgrade</li> </ul> <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Most AI tools just give you answers. You copy, you paste, you learn nothing.</p> <h2> The Solution </h2> <p>Maevein teaches you to <strong>think in prompts</strong> through 42 challenging levels covering science and coding.</p> <p><strong>Stop being lazy with AI. Start being smarter WITH AI!</strong></p> <p>🔗 Check it out: <a href="https://maevein.andsnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">maevein.andsnetwork.com</a></p> <p>Would love your feedback! What do you think about AI tools that actually teach instead of just answering?</p> <h2> 🚀 The Launch </h2> <p>We soft-launched Maevein on <strong>February 13, 2026</strong> with our <strong>LiveSync</strong> feature going live the same day. Within just 3 days, we crossed <strong>1,000 users</strong> — and the numbers keep growing.</p> <p>Here's what the launch looked like:</p> <ul> <li>🎮 <strong>42 playable levels</strong> across science and coding topics went live on Day 1</li> <li>🧠 <strong>Mavey</strong>, our AI Game Master, was ready to guide learners from Level 1</li> <li>📊 <strong>Leaderboard &amp; Rankings</strong> went live so players could compete and track progress</li> <li>🆓 <strong>Completely free to start</strong> — no credit card, no paywall</li> </ul> <h2> 📣 Getting the Word Out </h2> <p>We're building in public and sharing our journey across the dev community:</p> <ul> <li>📝 Posts right here on <strong>DEV.to</strong> documenting what we learned along the way</li> <li>🐦 Sharing updates and milestones on social media with <strong>#GoMae</strong> </li> <li>💬 Collecting real-time feedback from our early users to improve Maevein every day</li> <li>🤝 Engaging with the indie hacker and AI learning communities</li> </ul> <h2> 💬 Feedback So Far </h2> <p>Early users have been incredibly helpful. Here's what we're hearing:</p> <ul> <li>People love the <strong>gamified approach</strong> — levels, streaks, and quests make learning feel like playing</li> <li>The concept of <strong>learning to think in prompts</strong> instead of just getting answers resonates strongly</li> <li>Users appreciate that Mavey <strong>breaks down complex prompts</strong> into learnable micro-steps</li> <li>Requests are coming in for <strong>more topics</strong>, <strong>multiplayer challenges</strong>, and <strong>community-created levels</strong> </li> </ul> <p>We're listening to every piece of feedback and shipping improvements fast.</p> <h2> 👀 How You Can Try Maevein </h2> <p>Getting started takes less than a minute:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>Visit</strong> 👉 <a href="https://maevein.andsnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">maevein.andsnetwork.com</a> </li> <li> <strong>Click "Start Playing Free"</strong> — no signup wall, just jump in</li> <li> <strong>Play Level 1: The Gatekeeper</strong> — try to trick the AI into revealing a secret password</li> <li> <strong>Progress through 42 levels</strong> covering prompt engineering, science, and coding</li> <li> <strong>Check the Leaderboard</strong> to see how you rank against other players</li> </ol> <p>You can also <strong>Watch the 2-minute Demo</strong> on the homepage to see Maevein in action before diving in.</p> <h2> 🗺️ What's Next </h2> <p>We have a big roadmap ahead:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Phase 1 (Now):</strong> Maevein Play — the gamified learning MVP you can try today</li> <li> <strong>Phase 2 (Next):</strong> Maevein Studio — creator tools so YOU can build your own challenges</li> <li> <strong>Phase 3 (Future):</strong> Maevein Live — multiplayer AI game shows</li> <li> <strong>Phase 4 (Vision):</strong> Maevein Entertainment — interactive IP and stories</li> </ul> <h2> 🙏 Help Us Grow </h2> <p>If Maevein resonates with you:</p> <ul> <li>⭐ <strong>Try it out</strong> and let us know what you think in the comments below</li> <li>🔄 <strong>Share this post</strong> with someone who wants to get better at AI</li> <li>💡 <strong>Suggest features</strong> — what topics or levels would you love to see?</li> <li>📧 <strong>Reach out</strong> at <a href="mailto:info@andsnetwork.com">info@andsnetwork.com</a> for collabs or feedback</li> </ul> <p>Let's make AI education something people actually enjoy. <strong>Stop studying. Start playing.</strong></p> <p>🔗 <a href="https://maevein.andsnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">maevein.andsnetwork.com</a> | #GoMae</p> ai learning coding beginners Niket Prashant Patil Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:21:46 +0000 https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11/i-built-a-gamified-platform-to-master-ai-prompt-engineering-heres-what-i-learned-4p4l https://dev.to/niket_prashantpatil_9d11/i-built-a-gamified-platform-to-master-ai-prompt-engineering-heres-what-i-learned-4p4l <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>Most people learn AI prompting through trial and error. They ask ChatGPT something, get a mediocre answer, and don't know how to improve. There's no structured way to level up prompting skills.</p> <h2> My Solution: Maevein </h2> <p>I built a gamified learning platform that teaches prompt engineering through interactive challenges.</p> <h3> Key Features: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Interactive Challenges</strong>: Learn prompting through hands-on exercises</li> <li> <strong>Immediate Feedback</strong>: Get AI-powered feedback on your prompt quality</li> <li> <strong>Progressive Difficulty</strong>: Level up from beginner to advanced</li> <li> <strong>Leaderboards</strong>: Compete with other learners</li> </ul> <h2> What I Learned Building This </h2> <ol> <li> <strong>Socratic Prompting Works Best</strong>: Instead of giving direct answers, asking clarifying questions teaches better prompt structure</li> <li> <strong>Gamification Increases Engagement</strong>: Users stay longer when there's progression and competition</li> <li> <strong>Context is Everything</strong>: Good prompts provide clear context about what you want</li> </ol> <h2> Try It Out </h2> <p>The platform is free to use: <a href="https://maevein.andsnetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">maevein.andsnetwork.com</a></p> <p>I'd love to hear your feedback! What features would make this more valuable for you?</p> ai promptengineering buildinpublic learning