Shipaton 2025 - Day 28 - Learn Lithuanian App Goes Live!

Introduction: The Exciting Journey

Today is a special day, not just for me, but for anyone interested in learning Lithuanian. After four focused weeks - less than a month from first commit to release - Learn Lithuanian is officially live on Google Play. Hitting publish today felt surreal: a mix of relief, gratitude, and a ton of excitement for what comes next. I can't tell you how excited I am to share this journey with all of you.

Why This Matters

I’m building this app in public as part of Shipaton 2025, a “ship fast, iterate faster” challenge running through late September. My goal: launch early, learn from real users, and improve continuously. Today’s milestone proves that momentum > perfection.

What I Shipped in The First Version

The first version is intentionally simple and solid - enough to help you start learning right away, without the fluff.

✅ Onboarding & registration so you can get in and start learning fast

✅ 10 essential Lithuanian words to get started

✅ Quick quizzes to test recall and make it stick

✅ Purchases via RevenueCat to make future upgrades smooth

I focused on the basics to ensure the core experience is fast, stable, and repeatable. Improvements come next, after your feedback.

The Process and What I Learned

✅ Constraints are a feature. Four weeks forced clarity: ship the essentials, skip the nice-to-haves.

✅ Design for iteration. Clean architecture and data models now save headaches later.

✅ Feedback beats assumptions. Nothing replaces real usage - your comments will shape the roadmap.

What’s next

Here’s what I’m exploring for upcoming releases (priorities will follow your feedback):

✅ More words and themed packs (travel, food, everyday phrases)

✅ Smarter review (spaced repetition & streaks)

✅ Better progress tracking and gentle reminders

✅ UI refinements using Material 3 polish

✅ Accessibility and performance improvements

How You Can Help

✅ Download the app on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kotlisoftmb.learnlithuanian

✅ Try the first lesson and the quiz

✅ Tell me what you love and what’s confusing or missing

Conclusion

I shipped fast so I can learn faster. The next build will be shaped by what actually helps you learn Lithuanian - not guesses. See a bug? Want a feature? Drop a comment or message me - your feedback will directly shape the next build.