Stepped into the tech world with a passion for learning and building something new, under the guidance of seniors Swapnoneel Saha, Arindam Majumder and Arnab Pal and a supportive community.

During this time, I transitioned from basic C/C++ knowledge to actively solving basic DSA problems on LeetCode and contributing to open source. With the guidance of seniors, I explored GitHub, participated in MAKATHON, and completed a Google Cloud Computing course.

I built few minor projects with raw HTML, CSS. Switched from C to Java for efficiency. Socializing and learning in public became a priority as I customized my social accounts and began #100DaysOfCode.

Following Kunal Kushwaha's Java tutorials helped me grasp concepts better, and advice from a relative pushed me to explore domain specialization for future growth.

I started solving LeetCode problems daily on coding platforms like LeetCode and GFG, following Striver aka Raj Vikram Aditya's DSA course on Take U Forward and completed 100+ problems on LeetCode. This practice helped me strengthen my problem-solving skills and gain confidence in DSA.

First semester exams were around the corner, where I managed to secure a 9.89 GPA. During this time, I also built a few basic frontend projects using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and even published two npm packages, exploring the open-source ecosystem.

Under the guidance of amazing seniors, I started learning backend development with Node.js and Express, expanding my development skills beyond frontend technologies. I also contributed to open-source projects, gaining hands-on experience with collaborative development.

This period marked my first meaningful open source contribution to the MAKAUT Buddy project, where I helped build features that simplify university resources access for students. The positive feedback from users motivated me to deepen my involvement in open source.

I expanded my skill set by diving into React and backend development with Node.js and Express. Building RESTful APIs and connecting them to frontend applications gave me a comprehensive understanding of full-stack development. I also began exploring database technologies like MongoDB and PostgreSQL.

Academically, I maintained excellence with a 9.81 GPA in my first semester. I balanced coursework with personal projects, applying theoretical concepts to practical applications and reinforcing my learning through hands-on experience.

This month was a breakthrough in my journey as I secured my first freelance opportunity in technical blogging. Writing in-depth articles about web development and backend technologies not only improved my technical knowledge but also enhanced my ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

In parallel, I dedicated time to mastering Next.js, pushing my frontend skills to a more advanced level. Within a week, I built a production-ready application that significantly strengthened my portfolio.

Additionally, I actively participated in coding competitions. Competing with skilled programmers helped me refine my problem-solving abilities and improve my efficiency in writing optimized algorithms.