Changelog

Follow our journey as we build the future of infrastructure learning

March 2026

Platform Launch

  • New113 PostgreSQL labs available at launch - from basics to advanced replication
  • NewSage AI tutor with full context awareness - watches every command, teaches through questions
  • NewHetzner cloud provisioning with sub-60-second lab spin-up
  • NewAll 7 learning modes - Guided, Explore, Break-Fix, Build, Speed Run, Quiz, and Pair
  • NewSkill tree with prerequisite chains and visual progression tracking
  • NewStripe-powered subscriptions with Free, Pro, and Team tiers
February 2026

Beta Testing

  • NewPrivate beta opened to 50 experienced DBAs for real-world validation
  • ImprovedGrading engine accuracy improved to 98% - verifies objectives against actual system state
  • ImprovedTerminal latency reduced by 40% with optimized Socket.io streaming
  • NewAdded learning analytics dashboard for tracking progress across labs
  • FixedFixed session timeout handling that caused lost progress on long labs
January 2026

Alpha Release

  • NewCore workspace launched - xterm.js terminal with Monaco editor side-by-side
  • NewSage AI tutor integration - first version of context-aware lab guidance
  • New25 initial PostgreSQL labs covering fundamentals and replication
  • NewBreak-fix mode - intentionally broken clusters for diagnostic practice
  • NewObjective verification engine - checks real PostgreSQL state, not just commands
December 2025

Project Kickoff

  • NewArchitecture design finalized - Next.js 15, tRPC, Drizzle, Supabase stack
  • NewTech stack selection complete after evaluating 12 terminal solutions and 5 IaC tools
  • NewFirst Pulumi provisioner prototype - spinning up PostgreSQL nodes on Hetzner
  • NewLab template format designed - infra spec, seed data, objectives, and tutor context