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21 articles on full-stack development, projects, and learning. RSS feed
9 min readFable 5 vs Opus 4.6: I Gave Two Claude Models the Same Prompt - Both Built Me a Space Shooter
One prompt - my 'astro type typing lab' idea - sent to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Opus 4.6, no follow-ups allowed. Both independently invented a space typing-defense game. Here's the full teardown: architecture, features, SEO, design - and both games are playable inside this post.
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How My Internship at Coding Jr Kickstarted My Career - From Newbie Errors to Production Code
My complete internship journey at Coding Jr EdTech - working under visionary IIT BHU founders Sumit Bhat & Vikas Shukla, learning production-level coding from incredible mentors, and growing from a nervous intern to a confident developer.
36 min readLearn SQL in One Blog - The Only Guide You'll Ever Need
A complete SQL guide covering SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOINs, Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers, aggregate functions, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, date functions, transactions, EXPLAIN, and more - with real examples and 23 sections of copy-paste-ready queries.
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3 min readWhen Preparation Meets Reality: My Zensar Interview Experience
I spent a month preparing for a hackathon, received an email about 'Java/Python and MySQL Assessment', yet still made assumptions. Here's what happened, the valuable lessons from Rajesh Madhai sir, and why fundamentals and personal responsibility matter most.
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n8n: Why I Switched to Open-Source Workflow Automation
Tired of Zapier's pricing and limitations? n8n offers powerful, self-hosted automation that developers will love. Here's how I'm using it.
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Agentic AI: How Autonomous AI Agents Are Transforming Software Development
From writing code to managing entire workflows, agentic AI is changing how we build software. Here's what's actually working, what's hype, and how to leverage it.
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Google Veo 3: AI Video Generation Finally Delivers on the Promise
When Google released Veo 3, AI video generation crossed a threshold. Here's what it can do, what it means for creators, and why this changes everything.
6 min readThe 2 AM Deployment Nightmare: When You Can't Fix What You Can't See
A virtual lab deployment that wouldn't work, Node version mysteries, and my first real mentor at Coding Jr. Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the most frustrating nights.
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How AI Is Fundamentally Changing Full Stack Development
The full stack developer role is evolving faster than ever. Here's how AI is reshaping what we build, how we build it, and what skills matter now.
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Balancing Academics and Coding Skills: A Student Developer's Guide
How do you maintain good grades while building real development skills? After years of juggling both, here's what actually works.
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Coding with AI: My Honest Experience After 6 Months
AI coding assistants promised to revolutionize how we write code. After using them daily for 6 months, here's what actually happened - the good, the bad, and the surprising.
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The Ghibli AI Art Trend: How Everyone Became a Studio Ghibli Artist Overnight
In March 2025, the internet exploded with Ghibli-style AI portraits. Here's how it happened, why it captivated millions, and what it means for AI art.
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Learning Next.js: A React Developer's Journey to Full-Stack
Transitioning from React to Next.js opened up a whole new world. Here's what I learned, what surprised me, and why I wish I'd made the switch sooner.
4 min readSIH 2024: When 4th Place Taught Us More Than Winning Ever Could
Leading a team of six through the Smart India Hackathon internal rounds in our third year. 4th place, no grand finale - but lessons worth more than any trophy.
7 min readCode Apex: How a Casual Call Led to a District-Level Coding Victory
From a spontaneous registration to competing against 240 teams at CODEATHON 2024. Here's how Atharva and I secured 2nd Runner-Up at MGM University's district-level competition.
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The Full Stack Developer Learning Path: A Complete Roadmap
Want to become a full stack developer but don't know where to start? Here's the practical learning path I wish I had when I started.
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How Curiosity Became My Greatest Teacher in Software Development
Every line of code I write today started with a simple question: 'How does this work?' Here's how curiosity shaped my journey as a developer.
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The Evolution of React: From create-react-app to Modern Frameworks
Remember when npx create-react-app was the go-to? Explore how React development has evolved and why we now reach for frameworks like Next.js and Vite.
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The CSS Learning Journey: Growing With the Web
CSS isn't just about making things pretty. It's a journey of continuous learning as the web evolves. Let's explore how CSS has grown alongside us.
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UI/UX Design Principles That Actually Matter
Good design isn't about following trends. It's about understanding users and solving real problems. Let's explore the principles that stand the test of time.
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Design Systems: Building Consistency at Scale
From buttons to brand guidelines, design systems are the backbone of modern product development. Here's what I learned building them.
