The latest articles on DEV Community by Subanuja Selvakaran (@subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1). https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4207705%2Fb1776794-2552-4054-ad5a-5593188f02b8.jpeg https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1 en Subanuja Selvakaran Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:16:30 +0000 https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1/ai-study-buddy-your-ai-powered-learning-companion-hacktoberfest-2026-17f3 https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1/ai-study-buddy-your-ai-powered-learning-companion-hacktoberfest-2026-17f3 <p><em>This is a submission for the <a href="https://dev.to/challenges/hacktoberfest-week4-2026-10-26">Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 4: Ghost in the Machine</a></em></p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>I built AI Study Buddy, an AI-powered learning assistant designed to help students understand study topics and make learning easier.</p> <p>The project explores how AI can support students in their learning journey through an interactive web application.</p> <h2> Demo </h2> <p>Live Demo: <a href="https://ai-study-buddy-hsmv52wva9m2ompirmhn5s.streamlit.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ai-study-buddy-hsmv52wva9m2ompirmhn5s.streamlit.app/</a></p> <h2> Code </h2> <p>GitHub Repository: <a href="https://github.com/Subanuja/ai-study-buddy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/Subanuja/ai-study-buddy</a></p> <h2> How I Built It </h2> <p>I built AI Study Buddy using Python and Streamlit, integrating the Backboard SDK for AI-powered functionality.</p> <p>This project helped me gain practical experience in Python development, AI integration, and deploying an interactive web application.</p> <h2> Why Does Open Innovation Matter? </h2> <p>Open innovation allows developers to learn from existing tools, experiment with new ideas, and share their work with the community.</p> <p>As an ICT undergraduate, working on AI Study Buddy has helped me turn what I learn into a practical project and continue developing my technical skills.</p> <h2> The Spirit of It </h2> <p>Learning something new can be challenging, especially when difficult concepts need to be explained in a simple way.</p> <p>AI Study Buddy explores how AI can make learning more interactive and accessible, encouraging students to keep asking questions and discovering new ideas.</p> <p>This project is another step in my journey of learning, building, and exploring AI technology.</p> <h1> Hacktoberfest #OpenSourceAI #Python #Streamlit #AI #DEVChallenge </h1> <h2> Prize Categories </h2> <p>Best Use of Backboard — Built with the Backboard SDK for AI-powered functionality.</p> devchallenge hf26challenge Subanuja Selvakaran Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:10:09 +0000 https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1/ghost-notes-an-ai-powered-study-assistant-hacktoberfest-2026-29ej https://dev.to/subanuja_selvakaran_3c9e1/ghost-notes-an-ai-powered-study-assistant-hacktoberfest-2026-29ej <p><em>This is a submission for the <a href="https://dev.to/challenges/hacktoberfest-week4-2026-10-26">Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 4: Ghost in the Machine</a></em></p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>&lt;I built Ghost Notes, an AI-powered study assistant designed to help students study more effectively.</p> <p>The application allows students to:</p> <p>📚 Create and manage study notes.<br> 🤖 Get AI-powered explanations of their study materials.<br> 📝 Generate interactive multiple-choice quizzes.<br> 🎯 Submit answers and review quiz results.</p> <p>My goal was to create a simple, useful learning tool that combines note-taking with AI-assisted learning.!-- What does it do, and how did you interpret the theme? What inspired it? --&gt;</p> <h1> Live Demo: <a href="https://ghost-notes-aehdf8ncuwtquiat3aenqt.streamlit.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ghost-notes-aehdf8ncuwtquiat3aenqt.streamlit.app</a> </h1> <h2> Code </h2> <p>GitHub Repository: <a href="https://github.com/Subanuja/ghost-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/Subanuja/ghost-notes</a></p> <h2> How I Built It </h2> <p>I built Ghost Notes using Python and Streamlit, integrating the Backboard SDK to support AI-powered features.</p> <p>This project helped me gain practical experience with AI integration, web application development, and deployment.</p> <h2> Why Does Open Innovation Matter? </h2> <p>Open innovation gives developers opportunities to learn from existing tools, share ideas, and build useful applications. It helps students and beginners experiment with technology, develop practical skills, and contribute to the developer community.</p> <p>Building Ghost Notes has helped me apply my ICT knowledge to a practical project while exploring AI-powered applications.</p> <h2> My Agent Session </h2> <p>I haven't recorded an agent session for this project yet. I may add one in the future to demonstrate the development process.</p> <h2> The Spirit of It </h2> <p>Studying can sometimes feel overwhelming when notes are long and difficult to understand. Ghost Notes aims to make learning more interactive by helping students explore explanations and practice what they have learned through quizzes.</p> <p>This is one step in my journey as an ICT undergraduate, and I look forward to improving the project further.</p> <h2> Prize Categories </h2> <p>Potential category: Best Use of Backboard</p> <p>I used the Backboard SDK in Ghost Notes. I hope to demonstrate how it supports the application's AI-powered learning experience.</p> devchallenge hf26challenge