Why I Switched From Arch to Fedora (And the 30GB Root Mistake)
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Hey, I'm Dhiraj 👋
Inspired by possibility, driven by curiosity
I'm a software engineer focused on building robust, high-performance web applications and exploring low-level systems. I specialize in TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, and modern databases.
Node.js
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Docker
MySQL
Git
LinuxRecent projects
Low-Level HTTP/1.1 Server (Dhruv)
Barebones HTTP server in pure C on Linux with raw TCP sockets and zero frameworks.
CLinuxPOSIX SocketsTCP/IP
Off the beaten path
“Take a gamble that love exists, and do a loving act.”
— Sister Calderón to Arthur Morgan, Red Dead Redemption 2
Custom 2D Game Engine (Geo Shooter)
Custom C++ engine with ECS architecture & spatial grid collision.
C++SFMLECS Engine
2-Player Arcade Physics (Ping Pong)
Competitive 2-player arcade game with custom elastic collision math.
C++SFMLGame Physics
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About me
Dhiraj Prajapati
Inspired by possibility, driven by curiosity
I'm a software engineer who loves understanding how things work under the hood and building systems from the ground up. I specialize in TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Docker, PostgreSQL, and modern web infrastructure — creating reliable, high-performance systems and exploring low-level computing.
Focus
Full-Stack
Web & Systems
Projects
10+
Built & deployed
What I do
Full Stack DevelopmentDatabase Design & SQLDocker & DevOpsAPI ArchitecturePerformance & ScalingOpen Source