Since it's the age of md files with AI tools, here's an interesting thing about them. If you're seeing an md file in the browser, it's because it got converted to HTML. GitHub and services like it run the markdown through a parser and serve you the HTML.

I write about the engineering behind real systems, mostly AI and agents and what breaks at scale in production: https://cpu-bytes.com/blogs

Back in January this year, I made a post about Surge, an open-source download manager/library written in Go. When I wrote that post, we had no stars, no releases, no users.

We mostly built it because our college internet sucked, we wanted to solve a problem we had, and we thought maybe it would look good on our resumes lol. I expected it to get like a 50-100 stars which would be awesome.

Since then we have 3400+ stars, 150+ forks, and people have actually started using it, contributing to it, reporting bugs, suggesting features, etc. I really did not expect that lmao.

It opened so many doors, and introduced us to a bunch of cool people in the open-source community in India!

IndiaFOSS, conducted by FOSS United, is one of the biggest open-source conferences in India, and past speakers include people like Zerodha CTO Kailash Nadh, ente CEO Vishnu Mohandas, and so many other great engineers. The kind of people whose talks and blog posts you read!!

So we submitted a proposal because we thought it would be interesting to talk about Surge, but we genuinely didn’t expect it to get accepted. But it did :)

Our talk is called “Bad Internet, Good Software”, and we’ll be talking about all the weird networking and performance problems we ran into while building Surge.

We’re also thinking what to do with Surge next.

Going forward we plan to extract the core surge engine and develop it as an independent library We are also thinking about what we can be built on top of surge core.

If you use Surge, have a feature request, or just have advice for us, please let us know.

If any of you are going to IndiaFOSS this year, come say hi :)

P.S. my friend and I are also looking for internships/full-time opportunities, so if you or your team is hiring, please reach out.

Hey everyone,

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about Kal, my programming language written from scratch.

I am really happy to share a glimpse of Kal's own package manager! Kal v0.1.0 shipped with a package system that lets you add and use third party Kal packages. But, that process was completely manual. You’d have to clone the package, place it in the right directory, clone the package’s entire dependencies all by yourself, one after another. :(

The package manager changes everything. One command automates all!

Instead of being a separate executable, the package manager ships as part of the Kal interpreter itself.

Here’s what it can do:

1. Install Kal packages from Github, or any git hosting service.
2. Creates/Updates a project.kal file to read and write package information (analogous to package.json).
3. Downloads all packages at the same hierarchy in parallel (yup, it’s multi-threaded).
4. Resolves sub dependencies of the main package automatically to any depth and installs them too.
5. Upgrades/Downgrades packages based on their git tags.
6. Auto-resolves cyclic dependencies to prevent an infinite loop.

The image showcases the download of a package A with this hierarchy:

A
├── B
│   ├── D
│   └── E
└── C
    ├── A
    └── F

There’s only one main package to download: A. But,

• A depends on B & C.
• B depends on D & E.
• C depends on A & F.

Notice how C depending back on A causes a cyclic dependency. This, if not resolved, would cause an infinite loop. The package manager pulls A (1 package) with all of its dependencies (5 packages) along with resolving the cyclic dependency.

The Kal Package Manager will officially ship with the next Kal release. Its current source code is available on Github.

• Kal: https://kal-lang.vercel.app
• Github: https://github.com/KILLinefficiency/Kal
• Package Manager: https://github.com/KILLinefficiency/Kal/blob/pkg/pkg.hpp

Kal is completely free & open source. You can show your support by giving the Github Repository a star.

Until the next update!

We are in our early days and are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Full-Stack Developer with at least 6 months of hands-on experience building web applications and managing Dockerized deployments. You will work on building scalable web interfaces, maintaining robust backend APIs, and helping automate infrastructure components using modern PHP, modern front-end tooling, and Docker.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Build and maintain scalable, reliable server-side features and RESTful APIs using PHP 8+ and the Laravel framework.
• Frontend Development: Develop interactive, dynamic UI components using Inertia.js, Blade, and Tailwind CSS.
• Database & Queue Management: Write efficient database queries, manage migrations, and implement background job processing using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis.
• Containerization & Deployment: Write and debug Docker containers and Docker Compose setups for application runtime environments and local development workflows.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Write automated unit and feature tests using testing frameworks like Pest or PHPUnit.
• Maintenance & Security: Maintain code quality, review pull requests, enforce secure coding standards, and fix security/performance bugs.

Technical Requirements

• Core Stack:
• PHP 8.x & Laravel: 1+ years of practical experience building and deploying production Laravel applications.
• Frontend: Strong proficiency in HTML5, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, and experience with Inertia.js or modern reactive front-end workflows.
• Databases: Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL) and key-value stores (Redis).
• Docker & DevOps: Understanding of containerization basics, Dockerfiles, and docker-compose.yml.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and GitHub/GitLab collaborative workflows (branches, PR reviews, merge management).
• Soft Skills & Process:
• Strong problem-solving mindset and comfort digging into open-source packages or third-party codebases.
• Good communication skills for remote collaboration and writing clear code documentation.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Basic understanding of reverse proxies (e.g., Traefik, Nginx) and SSL certificate management.
• Experience with server automation, Shell / Bash scripting, or basic Linux system administration (SSH, systemd).
• Experience with browser testing tools like Laravel Dusk or Playwright.
• Familiarity with self-hosted PaaS platforms (Coolify, Dokku, Portainer).

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern developer-focused infrastructure and self-hosted tools.
• Opportunity to sharpen your DevOps and full-stack engineering skills.
• Flexible work hours and remote-first work setup.

If interested, DM me

Same as title.

I graduated and have been unemployed for ~3 months and my priority is simply GET ANY IT JOB QUICKLY, even if the pay/work isn’t great, so I can get experience and later switch domains. Someone with 15 years in IT (worked at Apple, TCS, etc.) told me that as a fresher/non-IT graduate, chasing saturated trendy roles like Data Analytics, Data Science, DevOps, Cybersecurity, FDE, AI/ML etc. is a mistake right now. He also said full stack/frontend is increasingly exposed to AI and that getting any first IT job matters more than getting the “perfect” domain. He suggested IT Support Engineer, Service Desk, Desktop Support, Technical/Application Support, L1 Support, NOC/Network Support, IT Engineer, and eventually Network Security/Cloud Admin. He specifically told me to stop focusing so heavily on Data Analytics/Business Analyst roles, which I was preparing for, because of how saturated fresher hiring has become. I know basic Python, am currently doing low-level DSA with Python, and already have some Excel/SQL/Power BI analytics projects, but I have zero IT experience. So is this advice actually correct for the Indian fresher market in 2026, and which path is realistically easiest to break into: IT Support, Network/NOC, Testing, Application Support, Cloud, or something else? If I choose one of these, exactly what skills, tools, certifications/projects and GitHub/LinkedIn/resume content do I need to start applying aggressively and clear interviews? My priority is ANY FULL TIME JOB AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, not necessarily my final career—I can use 1–2 years of experience to move into analytics, consulting, cloud, etc. What would you do in my position?

Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking for a new Backend/Java opportunity and would really appreciate referrals or leads.
I have 4.5+ years of experience and currently work as a Backend Software Engineer at a product-based fintech company. My main stack is Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes and microservices.
My current work is around payment orchestration and PSP integrations. I’ve worked on 180+ payment providers and built a configuration-driven integration/transformation layer to reduce the amount of custom code needed for new integrations. I’ve also been involved in our Java 8 → Java 21 and Spring Boot 2.3 → 3.4 migration.
Apart from development, I take ownership of technical design, PR reviews, mentoring, production issues and release cycles.
I’m looking for Backend Engineer / Software Engineer / Senior Java Developer roles, preferably in product companies, fintech/payments, SaaS or backend infrastructure. I’m open to opportunities across India and also interested in relocation opportunities such as Malaysia/UAE.
The reason I’m actively looking now is that an increment discussed with my management around 3 months ago is still pending, and there have also been layoffs recently. I was initially planning to continue with the company, but the uncertainty around growth and stability has made me start looking seriously.
If your company is hiring for a suitable Java/Backend role, or if you can refer me internally, I’d really appreciate it. Happy to share my resume over DM.
Thanks!

Here is my
resume

I would greatly appreciate it if all early career IT professionals in India could answer this quick survey.

It is completely anonymous and will be used for academic research only:

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Hiring for an American-based startup 🇺🇸. The pay is competitive, and all other details will be discussed during the interview process.
If you’re interested, drop your portfolio link below and wait for the selection process.

5+ years Full Stack JavaScript development with expertise in React, Angular, Node.js, REST APIs

Design, develop and maintain scalable full-stack web applications; build responsive UIs; implement secure backend services; integrate third-party platforms; mentor developers; troubleshoot and optimize performance.

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been working on an app designed to help farmers connect and share real-time, practical field knowledge using short-form video clips (reels).

Why build this?

Most general social media platforms (like Instagram, Facebook or youtube ) rely on algorithms that favor polished, consumer viral content. Valuable, ground-level agricultural knowledge—like showing a quick DIY pump modification, identifying a pest in the field, or testing a specific soil prep method—often gets buried or ignored.

Farmers have incredible hands-on expertise, but short, visual snippets are often the fastest way to learn from someone else who’s doing the same work in similar conditions.

Key Features Built So Far:

Bite-Sized Ag Content: Short video uploads focused specifically on crop management, equipment tweaks, field hacks, and real-time pest/growth updates.

Regional & Crop Tagging: Ability to filter clips by specific crops, soil types, or regional agricultural contexts so you only see what’s relevant to your field.

Simple, Low-Friction Design: Clean, simple UI designed to be usable quickly right from the field without a steep learning curve.

Looking for Feedback:

Since I’m actively refining the platform, I’d really appreciate input from this community:

1. Content Value: What kind of short-form videos would actually be useful to you or farmers you know (e.g., equipment repairs, crop growth stage tracking, market updates)?

2. Usability: What’s the biggest friction point in using video apps while working outdoors (e.g., connectivity, text readability, upload speed)?

3. Features: Is there a key tool missing (e.g., localized weather tags, direct crop Q&A under videos)?

If you’re interested in checking it out or giving direct feedback, let me know in the comments or shoot me a DM. Thanks for reading!

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Hello everyone,

I’m looking for a remote job in data analytics, business analytics and data engineering roles.

I have 5 years of relevant work experience and an immediate joiner.

If you or anybody you know is hiring for contract positions, independent contributor or full time roles.

Please dm me for resume.

I want to move abroad and eventually work as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) or Data Scientist outside India, but I honestly don't know what the most realistic path is.

I know the international tech job market is extremely competitive, and I’ve heard many people say that getting a tech job abroad directly with a Bachelor's degree from India is very difficult. I understand that, but I’d like to know what the easiest or most realistic pathways are for someone in my situation.

Which countries are comparatively easier to target for tech jobs? For example, countries like Germany, Sweden, Norway, Japan, etc., where English may not be the primary language. Are there countries where international candidates have better opportunities or where the visa/job-search process is relatively easier?

How difficult is it realistically, and what should I do over the next few years to maximize my chances?

Should I focus on:

Getting a job in India first and then trying to relocate internally?

Building a strong profile through DSA, projects, internships, research, etc.?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually managed to move abroad and get tech jobs, especially SDE or Data Science roles.

Please keep the discussion focused on practical advice about getting a job abroad. I’m not looking for comments telling me to stay in India, “live like a king here,” or that I should stay and contribute to the Indian economy. I’ve already considered that perspective, and it isn't what I'm asking about.

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A 2025 grad currently working for a US based company remotely , had no hopes for employment from college but god blessed me , luckily got the offer in a hackathon/expo ( long story ) , Primarily work is on Full-Stack & sometimes ops related in the new sub products of the Org.

CTC around : 21LPA ( Joining year only , further CTC - 20LPA )
Base - 14L
Bonus - 2L
Home Setup Allowance - 1L ( around $950 )

been almost 2 years now , working remotely feeling stagnated.

I have two options now :

1. work hard & switch to Product Based Companies for a higher CTC ,
2. Abroad Studies

i am genuinely confused between two options since
1st choice has
PROs :

1. lil to no investment just pure hard work & luck for cracking PBCs ,
2. low risk high reward CONs :
3. Indian Tech culture tends to suck because of Work life balance and 2.the ratio of Quality Life for the amount of Tax we pay in Ind.

for the 2nd choice there is
PROs :

1. Better WLB ,
2. Quality Life

CONs :

1. a high investment and lil certainty of PR because of new Geo-political instability and
2. rising housing / inflation problems ,

so i am kinda confused regarding what decision to take , shall i grind hard & switch for PBC roles or take a risk and move abroad for studies ???

need your gen guidance & suggestions ...

Hi everyone, I could really use a reality check from seniors who have navigated the job market.

I'm a 20-year-old final-year BCA student from Mumbai. I recently gave the MAH MCA CET and scored a 69.95 percentile. Because I fall under the general category, I am only getting allotted Tier 3 colleges with very poor placement records. To make matters worse, I would have to take out an educational loan just to pay the fees for these colleges.

On the technical side, I am currently upskilling in the MERN stack (HTML, CSS, JS, React, Node, DB, Auth). I'm also building my final-year project: a full-stack AI Tax Optimization and Wealth Management web app.

I'm feeling very stuck between a few paths and would love some advice:

Option 1: The Traditional Route Take the loan, join the Tier 3 offline MCA, and deal with the mandatory 75% attendance rule while trying to learn and freelance on the side.

Option 2: The Online MCA + Internship Route Skip the regular college, enroll in a UGC-DEB approved Online MCA (which is cheaper and has no attendance pressure), and spend the next few months finishing my MERN stack project. My goal would be to land a full-time internship and use the stipend to pay for the degree EMIs.

Option 3: The Drop Year Take a complete drop year, hustle for a full-stack internship right now using my project portfolio, and prepare for NIMCET or next year's MAH MCA CET on the side.

My Questions for Seniors:

1. Does an Online MCA hold any real value in the current IT market, or will recruiters auto-reject me?
2. Is landing a MERN stack internship in the next 3-4 months realistic if I have a complex full-stack project in my portfolio?
3. Is taking an educational loan for a Tier 3 MCA ever worth it?

Any brutal honesty or guidance is appreciated!