Most learning platforms try to teach you. I wanted to rewire you.

I run PlayCSS — a daily UI challenge platform to help frontend devs sharpen their CSS through real-world practice.

It used to be a basic playground for CSS. Then I realized:

Practice doesn’t stick without pressure. Progress doesn’t happen without psychology.

So I rebuilt the platform from scratch—with behavioral design at the core.

Here’s what I added (and why it matters):

🔥 1. Streak Counter (Don’t Break the Chain)

Humans are addicted to streaks.

If you’ve ever used Duolingo, GitHub commits, or Snapchat, you know how powerful it is to see:
“You’ve shown up X days in a row.”

So I added it.
Submit a challenge every day = your streak grows.
Miss a day? You lose it all.

It’s brutal. But it works.
Daily consistency builds real skill. Period.

👑 2. Public Profiles and Shareable Submissions (Because Reputation Drives Effort)

Your submissions now live on a shareable page.
This isn’t just for clout—it’s for accountability.

“When I know someone can see my code, I write it better.”
– Beatris

And now, you can:

Show off your progress

Share your profile on Twitter, LinkedIn, or with potential employers

Use PlayCSS as your dev portfolio (built in public)

📣 3. One-Click Social Sharing

Finished a challenge?
You’re one click away from posting it directly to Twitter, Reddit, or LinkedIn.

Why? Because:

  • It builds your brand
  • It attracts other devs
  • It locks in your habit with public commitment

🎁 4. Referral System (Because You Shouldn’t Learn Alone)

I launched a new referral system:

  • 1 friend = 7 days of PRO
  • Stack referrals → Never pay again
  • 5 friends = PRO+ Badge + Leaderboard ranking

It's simple: You bring people in, and you get rewarded.
And you build momentum with your circle.

🧠 5. Motivation Nudges (Yes, They’re on Purpose)

Every time you build a streak or fall off, PlayCSS responds.

  • Hit a new milestone? Motivational boost.
  • Miss a day? You’ll get a guilt trip (designed to push you).
  • Keep showing up? You’ll get noticed.

I built these nudges to mess with your brain in the best way.
Because you don’t need more theory—you need identity transformation.

⚔️ Why I Did This

I wasn’t trying to make another learning platform.
I was trying to make a system that makes you dangerous.

Something that:

  • Builds real CSS skills
  • Rewards consistent action
  • Reinforces your reputation
  • Feeds your competitive drive
  • Actually sticks

PlayCSS 2.0 isn’t a tool. It’s a training ground.

👉 Want to Try It?

If you're tired of passive tutorials and want something that actually builds you up—this is for you.

Hit me in the comments if you try it. I’ll be watching 👀

– Alex Sofroniev