Why create WAY ?

Existing social networks don't always fulfill the need for simple and real connections. WAY is here to bring back human and authentic interactions

Target audience

Mainly young people between 16–35 years old, students, and young adults, mostly based in Africa but open to the world

This project includes the following main features:

• Create an account / Login
• Choose and display relationship status (with color indicators)
• Post 24-hour stories
• Send messages where only the last 5 are kept
• Find nearby friends
• Manage personal profiles

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Hosting/Deployment: Vercel, Render or Railway
• authentication: JWT(Json Web Tokens)
• Design: Mobile-first(Responsive)

Understanding the market and how WAY will be different:

• Instagram: Focused mainly on visuals and mass popularity.
• Snapchat: Very entertainment-driven, with filters and fast communication.
• Facebook: Broad but becoming outdated for younger audiences
• WAY: Focused on real human connections, minimalism, and emotional authenticity

Identifying the main risks:

• Time Management: Balancing coding with school responsibilities.
• Technical Challenges: Some features might be hard to build alone
• Solutions:
• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Focus on a simple and solid MVP (Minimum Viable Product) first
• Stay consistent even if progress is slow sometimes