CampusConnect

Building CampusConnect: How Kiro AI IDE Cut Development Time.

I just built a campus platform in 9-10 hours using Kiro AI IDE. Here's how it changed my development workflow.

The Project

CampusConnect - a Frankenstein platform combining:

• AI-powered posts (Gemini API)
• Classic Pac-Man game
• Flashcard study system
• Real-time leaderboard
• Community features

How Kiro Helped

1. Vibe Coding

Instead of writing code, I described features:

• "Create a Pac-Man game with ghosts"
• Kiro generated complete game logic
• When I reported "ghosts stop when I move"
• Kiro identified the issue and fixed it with useRef

2. Specs for Complex Features

Created .kiro/specs/ai-features-spec.md for AI integration

• Kiro followed it automatically
• Consistent error handling
• Clear success criteria

3. Steering Docs

Set coding standards once in .kiro/steering/project-guidelines.md

• Kiro applied them everywhere
• No need to repeat myself
• Consistent code quality

4. Agent Hooks

Automated testing on file save

• Faster feedback loop
• Caught bugs immediately

Results

• Time: 9-10 hours (vs 15-21 manual)
• Code: 3,000+ lines generated
• Quality: Production-ready
• Learning: Discovered React performance patterns

The Game-Changer

Kiro acts like a senior developer who:

• Understands context
• Debugs intelligently
• Suggests best practices
• Maintains consistency

It's not just code generation, it's intelligent pair programming.

Tech Stack: React, Supabase, Gemini API, Tailwind CSS

GitHub: https://github.com/monishwar-reddy/CampusConnect-
Live Demo: https://kiroween-bulletin.netlify.app/

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