Development Diary

Behind the Scenes: Microphone Battles, Labor Day, and Zenith's First Tutorials

May 1, 2026 • By Romi

This week was supposed to be highly productive. The plan was clear: record a complete series of video tutorials for Zenith so you guys know exactly how to get the most out of the app. But reality had other plans. I was working the second shift all week, caught a stomach bug (probably from something I ate), and my motivation hit rock bottom. Zero recordings. Zero progress on that front.

But that's exactly what May 1st is for! Instead of kicking back on Labor Day, I rolled up my sleeves, sat down in front of the camera, and decided to finally get it done.

"Recording was a battlefield. Halfway through, my microphone completely died. I almost threw in the towel, but decided to charge it and push through. If you're observant, you'll notice some 'anomalies' in the videos. I start recording in a t-shirt and end up in a hoodie because I got freezing cold. I also completely messed up the camera setup—I forgot about the mirror effect on my screen, so instead of sitting neatly on the right side of the phone layout, I'm awkwardly hovering dead center."

What's Inside the Tutorials?

Despite the technical difficulties, I managed to record walkthroughs for the most critical modules of Zenith:

  • The System: How everything connects and works together.
  • Kitchen: Meal planning, diet tracking, and weight management.
  • Finances & Wallet: Accounts, daily expenses, and budget limits.
  • Self-coaching & Gamification: How to earn XP, collect badges, and level up your life.
  • How to Start: A quick guide for fresh users.

I not intentionally skipped the "Tasks" section but you`ll probably there will be no trouble with using this.

Zenith App UI Bug

Spot the difference: Yes, that is a random Polish word chilling in our English UI.

App Progress: Patryk Crushing the Code

While I was fighting with the camera, Patryk (our irreplaceable developer) was hard at work making massive improvements to the codebase this week. I focused on testing and sniffing out bugs. We found some navigation issues, and during my recording session, I actually noticed a stray Polish word tangled up in our English interface!

Bugs like this are bound to happen, and we'll be patching them up as we go. We’re really counting on your feedback to help us catch these little glitches once the app is live.

When Can You See the Videos?

The tutorials are fully recorded and uploaded to YouTube, but they will remain private until Zenith officially launches on Google Play. Keep your fingers crossed, the release is getting closer!

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