In my view, following reasons: 1. There are few web based mind mapping tools that are really good. 2. Learning new technology by making things (Meteor in th

In my view, following reasons: 1. There are few web based mind mapping tools that are really good. 2. Learning new technology by making things (Meteor in this case) 3. Putting what you make in public for feedback. 4. Improving it iteratively to match the best in the market. Desktop or web-based. 5. Test the boundaries of the platform (Web in this case) 6. Feel good about it as a dev. :) Start again with a new product. Keep learning and feeling good eternally. :)