Show HN: I built an AI Interview Agent, Chrome extension for real-time prompting (opens in new tab)

I’m the developer behind Acedit. I wanted to share a bit more about my journey and the motivation behind this project.

Before diving into tech, I had worked in various odd jobs from a Lifeguard turned Travel Agent to then a Tax Officer. The transition to software engineering via a bootcamp was challenging, but it opened up a world of possibilities. During my job search post-bootcamp, I experienced firsthand the stress and uncertainty of technical interviews.

The idea for Acedit came when my brother, was struggling with a career change. Watching him freeze up during mock interviews, despite his experience, made me realise that interview anxiety is universal. It's not just about knowledge, but about presenting that knowledge effectively under pressure.

Building Acedit has been a labor of love and a significant learning experience. Some challenges I faced included:

- Optimising the AI response time for real-time prompting

- Tackling the Chrome Extension development quirks

- Building an accurate “Question Detection” feature using NLP

- Balancing feature development with user acquisition

I'm particularly proud of question detection & my custom SpeechDetection Class, as it required creative problem-solving and pushed me to expand my skills.

Looking ahead, I'm excited about the potential to expand Acedit's capabilities, possibly into more in-depth practice and review capabilities (or possibly LinkedIn lead generation).

I'm here to answer any questions about the development process, the challenges of bootstrapping a project while working full-time, or anything else you're curious about. Your feedback and insights would be invaluable in shaping Acedit's future.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my project.