IgboKal
Cultural & Educational Calendar
IgboKal is a unique digital calendar application preserving and teaching the Igbo cultural timekeeping system. I built the full-stack solution, implementing complex custom date logic for the unique 4-day week and 13-month year structure while creating an intuitive user interface.
Technical Deep Dive
I wrote a comprehensive breakdown of the architecture, engineering challenges, and performance optimizations for IgboKal.
🎯The Problem
Traditional Igbo timekeeping was being lost to younger generations. Needed a digital solution to preserve and teach this cultural heritage.
💡The Solution
Created an interactive calendar application with custom date algorithms, educational content, and reminder features to help users learn and adopt the Igbo calendar system.
Tech Stack
Key Features
My Responsibilities
Designed custom date calculation algorithms
Built full-stack application (React + Node.js)
Implemented authentication and user management
Created responsive UI with Tailwind CSS
Integrated educational content system
Deployed and maintained production application
Challenges & Solutions
Complex Custom Date Logic
Developed custom algorithms to convert between Gregorian and Igbo calendars while handling edge cases and leap adjustments.
Outcome & Impact
Successfully launched cultural preservation tool with unique calendar logic
Custom 4-day week implementation
13-month year structure
Educational content integration
Cultural preservation impact