xzerno
Building in public

Follow Xzerno as it is built.

This page documents the real progress behind Xzerno—from the first public website to roommate profiles, living rules, compatibility, and future product decisions.

Updates are shared as work is completed. Plans may change as feedback is collected and the product becomes clearer.

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Current status

Early development

The public website is live and the first version of the Xzerno app is open for account creation and sign-in. Roommate onboarding is currently being built. Anyone can create an account now and receive new features as they are released.

Completed
  • Public website
  • Account creation and email verification
  • Sign-in and account access
  • Mobile-friendly app foundation
  • Product requests
Building next
  • Roommate profile setup
  • Budget and move-in plans
  • Preferred Chicago areas
Initial launch focus
  • Chicago
  • Web application first
  • Roommate matching only

Build timeline

Newest updates appear first.

  1. App foundation complete

    Xzerno is taking shape.

    The first version of the Xzerno app is now working. People can create an account, sign in, and move through the app safely.

    Completed
    • The Xzerno app is up and running
    • People can create an account
    • People can sign in and sign out
    • The app works on phones, tablets, and computers
    • The main app layout is ready
    Building next
    • Build the roommate profile setup
    • Ask about budget and move-in plans
    • Let people choose preferred Chicago areas
    • Collect basic information about what they want in a roommate

    Product decision

    Xzerno will stay simple. The first version is focused only on helping people find potential roommates.

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  2. Public build begins

    Xzerno is officially being built in public.

    Today marks the beginning of Xzerno's public build. The first goal was to create a clear place where people can understand the idea, join the early build, and help shape what gets built.

    Completed
    • Launched the public Xzerno homepage
    • Opened the early-access list (now retired in favor of app signup)
    • Opened private product requests and feedback
    • Published the Privacy Policy
    • Published the Terms of Use
    • Published the Community Guidelines
    • Created the initial Xzerno logo and brand direction
    • Established Chicago as the initial launch focus
    Building next
    • Build the first working version of the Xzerno app
    • Let people create an account and sign in
    • Create the main app layout
    • Make the app work well on phones, tablets, and computers

    Product decision

    Xzerno will begin by helping people find potential roommates. The first version will not include apartment listings, rent payments, leases, or other housing tools.

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  3. Next update

    Roommate profiles and the first onboarding steps.