Challenge #3: Fanoos - The Bootcamp Project Becomes an App
For my third app, the story is a little different. This one began not just as a personal idea, but as a project for the "AI in Business" bootcamp I recently joined.
Our team had a very challenging goal: to build a complete AI analyzer in less than two weeks. We had only two coders, and one of them became busy with work. I saw this as the perfect opportunity—this bootcamp project would become my third three‑week challenge.
So, what is Fanoos? In simple terms, it’s an AI analyst for small and medium businesses. It helps them understand their customers. A business can provide its sales data, and Fanoos delivers four key features:
- RFM Customer Segmentation: Groups customers based on their behavior (e.g., who spends the most, or who hasn’t visited in a while).
- Segment Transitions Over Time: Reveals patterns and trends in sales data and shows the impact of new features or campaigns.
- AI Queries: Allows you to ask questions about your data in plain English.
- Campaign Manager: Enables businesses to create and send targeted messages to different customer groups via SMS and email.
The response during the bootcamp’s demo day was extraordinary. We received strong support and positive feedback from mentors and instructors, which was incredibly encouraging.
On the technical side, I used the same stack that worked well in Challenge #2: Laravel with Vue and Tailwind. However, I made an important change to my AI workflow. This was my first deep experience using Cursor. While it has some limitations, its performance exceeded my expectations.
I’ve now settled on an ideal combination for my workflow: I use Claude Code for initial design and architectural planning, and then switch to Cursor (in auto mode) for edits and debugging. This partnership is becoming my new standard for rapid development.
This challenge proved that a tight deadline and a clear goal can lead to remarkable results. It was rewarding to build something that solved a real business problem and to see it so well‑received.
Here is our team, happy with the result.
