Repository Overview and Project Purpose Inquiry

What is this?

Perfect! Here's what TicDia is:

##📚✨ TicDia Overview

TicDia is an innovative web application that transforms how people learn by combining Wikipedia's educational content with TikTok's addictive vertical scroll interface.

###Core Concept

It reimagines educational content consumption by presenting Wikipedia articles in a social-media-style vertical feed format, making learning engaging and fun.

###Main Features

Content Discovery:

• Vertical feed interface (swipe through Wikipedia articles like stories)
• Smart search with intelligent suggestions
• Category browsing (Science, History, Technology, Arts, etc.)
• Related articles discovery
• Daily curated highlights

Personalization:

• 10+ languages supported (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic)
• 12+ font options with customizable text size
• 10+ color themes
• Dark mode with customizable accents

Multimedia:

• Text-to-speech powered by ElevenLabs
• Multi-language audio support with playback controls

User Features:

• Secure authentication (Supabase)
• Save/bookmark articles
• Reading statistics and analytics
• Achievement badges
• Community voting system

###Technical Stack

• Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Edge Functions)
• APIs: Wikipedia API, ElevenLabs for TTS, Google Analytics
• Deployment: Vercel

Live App: https://ticdia.vercel.app/

It's essentially a modern, engaging way to explore Wikipedia with social media-style interactions!

Are there any products that are like this?

Excellent! Yes, there are several similar products. Here's a comprehensive list:

##Products Similar to TicDia

###🎯 Direct Competitors (TikTok-style Educational Feeds)

####1. Revyze ⭐ Most Similar

• What it is: The "TikTok of Education" for high school students
• Format: Vertical feed with 3-minute educational videos you can swipe through
• Content: Math, literature, GCSE, Baccalauréat exam prep
• Key Features:
  • Community-generated educational videos
  • Quality control via peer moderation
  • Reward system (EDU points) for content creators
  • Gamification with coins and daily streaks
  • "Capsules" (bundled lessons with videos, quizzes, and summaries)
• Target: High school/exam prep students
• Availability: iOS and Android (expanded from France globally)

####2. Nerdish

• Format: Scrollable micro-learning with short reads
• Content: Daily topics on history, arts, technology, society, and science
• Key Features:
  • Articles divided into short chapters (10-15 min each)
  • Illustrations and highlighted key points
  • "Articles without essays" approach
• Availability: iOS and Android

###📚 Related Educational Platforms

####3. Brilliant (STEM-focused)

• Gamified learning for science, technology, engineering, and math
• Interactive problem-solving format
• Quizzes and challenges

####4. Learnie

• TikTok-style vertical feed for corporate learning
• Described as "TikTok for corporate learning"

###🎓 Broader Alternatives (Educational Content)

####5. YouTube Shorts + STEM Tab

• TikTok-style short videos on YouTube
• Dedicated STEM content section
• Educational creators producing short-form content

####6. Duolingo (Language Learning)

• Similar gamification approach
• Bite-sized lessons with progress tracking
• Streaks and achievement system (influenced Revyze's design)

####7. Crash Course / Khan Academy

• Educational video content on YouTube
• More traditional but high-quality educational material

##Key Differentiators

TicDia vs Revyze:

• TicDia: General knowledge + Wikipedia focus, multilingual (10 languages), text-to-speech, personalization
• Revyze: Exam/exam prep focused, community video submissions, gamified learning progression

Why TicDia is Unique:

1. Wikipedia integration - Brings knowledge from the world's largest encyclopedia
2. Multilingual support - 10 languages with RTL (Arabic)
3. Text-to-speech - ElevenLabs integration for audio learning
4. Personalization - Custom fonts, themes, reading preferences
5. Broader scope - General knowledge discovery, not just exam prep

So yes, TicDia operates in an emerging space where combining educational content with social media-style interfaces is becoming a trend. Revyze is probably the closest competitor, but each platform has distinct positioning around content type, language support, and target audience.