What is it?
I'm building a clone of X.com from scratch. It's a hands-on project to explore frontend design, UI patterns, and the functionality behind a modern social platform. Currently, I've got the Grok tab pretty far along, but the rest is still being built out.
Current Status
This is actively being worked on. Some features are further along than others. The focus right now is getting the core features solid before expanding to the full platform.
Grok Tab - Main Focus
The Grok tab is the star of the project right now. It showcases an AI-powered conversation interface with a clean design. This is where most of the attention has gone so far.
What's Coming
- Home feed with post creation
- Explore page with trending content
- Direct messaging
- Notifications system
- User profiles with customization
Tech Stack
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Responsive design for mobile & desktop
- Interactive components and state management
Why This Project?
It's a great way to understand how large-scale social platforms work. Building the UI and functionality from scratch gives insight into design decisions, performance considerations, and user experience patterns. Plus, it's fun to reverse-engineer a platform everyone uses.
Challenges
- Recreating a complex platform's UI accurately
- Implementing core features without a backend
- Keeping performance smooth with lots of DOM elements
- Balancing design accuracy with creative freedom
Next Steps
Building out the home feed with post creation, refining the navigation, and implementing more interactive features. The goal is to get to a point where the clone feels like a functional platform, even without a real backend.