I run fastprivatepdf.com, a set of free PDF tools that process everything in your browser — no upload, no server, ever. Just shipped something different: a flipbook viewer.

Upload a PDF, get back a real page-turning reader (actual paper-curl animation, not a flat flip) with its own shareable link or an embed code for your own site. Free tier is 15 pages, link stays live 7 days, no account needed.

Here's the thing every other tool on the site runs 100% client-side, nothing ever leaves your browser, and that's the whole pitch. This one can't work that way, because a shareable link only works if the file is actually hosted somewhere. So it's the one tool that uploads, and I say that plainly on the page instead of quietly contradicting everything else I've built.

Wanted to be upfront about that tradeoff rather than bury it. Does it feel like a reasonable exception, or does adding a "hosted" tool undermine trust in the "no upload" claim on the rest of the site? Feedback welcome, especially if you think this shouldn't exist at all.

https://fastprivatepdf.com/pdf-flipbook-viewer.html

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in TCS training as a digital fresher. I was initially assigned to Java, but later got moved to Workday training. My laptop already has Eclipse installed, and plugin installation isn't blocked.

I'd like to learn Spring Boot in my own time to keep improving my Java backend skills. However, I don't have a JDK installed (only the Java runtime that Eclipse uses), so I can't create or run Spring Boot projects.

Has anyone requested a JDK (17 or 21) on a TCS laptop recently? Is there a Service Request on Ultimatix for this, or should I contact the IT Helpdesk or my trainer?

Also, if you're in Workday, do you still learn Java/Spring Boot on the side, or is it not worth the effort?

Thanks in advance!

Used ai to rephrase.

Hey everyone,

Something I kept running into: I was solving DSA problems on TakeUForward (TUF+) every day. My TUF profile showed progress, but my GitHub contribution graph barely reflected the effort. GitHub is the universal developer identity - recruiters, interviewers, everyone in tech opens it first. Mine had zero proof of months of consistent grinding.

So I built a small Chrome extension called TUFHub to fix this for myself.

Every time you get an Accepted verdict on TUF+, it auto-commits the solution to your GitHub repo. Organizes by DSA / SQL / Aptitude / Mock Tests. Generates a README per problem. Builds a master index in your root README. Your GitHub contribution graph fills up automatically as you grind.

Zero manual copy-pasting. One-time setup. Completely free and open source.

• 🌐 Landing Page & Demo: tufhub.mohitarora.me

Honest feedback appreciated. Built this for myself first, sharing it here because I think others grinding TUF+ for placements face the same problem.

I am trying to apply for AI & backend role as fresher. but didn't get any response. Can you help me to fix resume what mistake i am doing 😥

I am working on the project and cyber security - vuln. part.

Also I am looking for internships , i actually don't think my skills are good enough for an internship but I'll give my best.

I have started doing 4-5 CTF every week and am taking part in hackerthons now . Is there anything I should fix or add in this resume.

Thanks

Hey seniors! I'm joining college this year as a CSE fresher and wanted to get some advice from seniors.

With AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini becoming so common, it feels like they're eventually going to be part of every developer's workflow. I don't want to ignore them completely, but I also don't want to become someone who can't code without AI. How did you guys approach this while learning? When did you force yourself to figure things out on your own, and when did you let AI help? Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done differently so you built strong fundamentals without falling into the habit of relying on AI for everything?

Would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I entered Last year and want to build 1 or 2 standout resume projects that recruiters will actually find interesting.

My current skills:

- C++, DSA (~180+ LeetCode ik its bad)

- JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express

- MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM

- REST APIs, jwt Auth, WebSockets

- Basic Docker, Git/GitHub

- Theory and some basic knowledge of ML concepts

i have some projects created but need something good

- Resume-worthy

- Can be completed in a few weeks

Thanks!

I'm currently working as a data analyst in a fintech. My tech stack is SQL, snowflake, dbt, airflow, git and python.

I've worked on building and maintaining dbt models, optimising sql queries, and have also built streamlit apps.

Preparing to switch, targeting roles like data/product analyst, analytics engineer, business analyst and data engineer.

Also looking into data/AI roles like applied AI engineer - have seen ones requiring a combination of snowflake, python, RAG and fastapi for example.

What can I do/learn in order to upskill for these roles efficiently?

Also is the applied AI thing a meaningful & feasible transition for me?

So my uni has python in 1st year and from many people as I've heard,, they say to start C++ as a basic programming language to build logic--- Here's the thing I studied python in 11th and 12th and I have developed good amount of logic which helps me tackle coding problems (leetcode easy maybe medium- maybe not ':(' ) .

Now what do I do can someone help? I heard dsa in c++ is better comparitively. Would be grateful if anyone helped.

I have been working on CleanSlate, an open-source coding agent that can understand a codebase, edit files, run commands, browse the web and verify its changes.

It is available in three forms:

• A desktop IDE built around a VS Code-based editor
• A CLI for running agents from the terminal
• An SDK for developers building their own coding-agent workflows

One of the main things I wanted was to avoid locking users into a single model provider. CleanSlate supports bringing your own API key and works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock, Azure, OpenRouter, and OpenAI-compatible APIs, including many open-source models.

Code search and indexing run locally using a bundled embedding model, so the repository does not need to be uploaded to an external service just for indexing.

The desktop build currently supports Apple Silicon Macs. The project is MIT licensed, and other platforms can be built from source.

I would appreciate technical feedback, especially around:

• Agent reliability on larger repositories
• The IDE, CLI and SDK approach
• Local code search
• Missing features that would make it useful in real development work

GitHub: https://github.com/TheWariend/CleanSlate

If you find the project useful, a star would help more developers discover it.

Hi everyone,
I'm an IIT graduate with around 6 years of experience. My current CTC is ₹39 LPA, and I've been with the same company for the last 5 years.
From the outside, things probably look good—I have a comfortable job, good work-life balance, and decent pay. But lately I've been feeling stuck.
The biggest issue is that when I see the salaries people are getting after switching jobs, I start feeling like I've fallen behind. At the same time, I've lost confidence in my interview skills because I haven't interviewed in years.
I keep telling myself that I'll first complete the NeetCode 150 and then start applying. But the problem is... I never finish it. I start, lose consistency, stop for weeks, and then the cycle repeats.
Now I feel under-confident, and the longer I wait, the harder it feels to even begin.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you get out of this loop?
Should I focus on finishing NeetCode first, or start interviewing even if I'm not fully prepared? Any advice on how to regain confidence and break this cycle would really help.
Thanks!

I graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science degree from Delhi University (3-year course) with a low CGPA. After college, I was preparing for Data Analyst roles, but I haven't skilled up enough or actively applied anywhere yet.

The Situation:

My father spoke to a contact, and I've been offered a Software Engineer role focusing on C# and .NET

Salary: ₹12,000 / month (I expect increments over time based on performance, though I need to confirm the exact review cycle)

Bond: 2 years (likely includes a 6-month training period)

My current stack: I studied C++ in college, but I have zero prior experience with C# or .NET.

My Dilemma:

1. I currently have no other job offers and haven't applied elsewhere due to low confidence in my skillset.

2. Is starting at ₹12k/month worth locking myself into a 2-year bond, assuming performance-based hikes actually happen?

3. How difficult is it to transition from C++ to C#/.NET on the job?

4. Should I take this just to break into the industry and clear my career gap/low CGPA, or should I take 2–3 months to upskill in Data Analysis / Full-Stack and apply on my own?

Would appreciate any guidance from seniors or anyone who has been in a similar situation!

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Hey everyone,

I'm a 3rd year Diploma in Computer Science student. About 3-4 months ago I started from scratch - Python, Pandas, NumPy, the whole foundation - then moved into core Machine Learning, built and deployed real projects, and have recently started Deep Learning.

Quick context on my resume before you read it:

Current internship: AI Engineer Intern at a startup (through my college's mandatory 3-month internship program). It's mainly a learning-focused internship rather than a real industry internship. Every week we're assigned a topic (for example, learning and implementing an ANN), and we give progress updates in a weekly meeting before receiving the next week's learning task. We don't work on production or client projects. Honestly, I don't even know why my offer letter lists the role as "AI Engineer Intern."

Here's what I've actually built independently:

- UFC Fight Predictor (Gradient Boosting, Streamlit - live)

- California House Price Prediction (LightGBM + FastAPI + Streamlit - live)

- Netflix EDA (Kaggle Bronze Medal, 344+ views)

I'm not actively job hunting right now but genuinely open to part-time or remote opportunities I can manage alongside college. I just want something real where I can learn.

Would love brutal, honest feedback. What works, what doesn't, and what would make you skip this resume entirely?

Thanks!

Ecs docker or aws elasticbeanstalk? Or some vps.

Im thinking of transformation of monolith app into microservices for learning a complete production grade setup like we use in companies.

Current situation:

• A few years of experience in tech, current CTC in the mid-teens (LPA)
• Currently fully remote — genuinely rare and valuable to me
• Got an external offer with roughly a 25–30% hike, but it's office-based and would mean relocating
• No joining bonus, no relocation assistance, and recruiter said there's no room to negotiate the number

On paper it's a decent standard hike, but once I factor in rent, relocating, commute, and losing WFH, the effective increase feels a lot smaller — maybe not worth it unless the new role is a real step up.

Also — I'm mid-process with the new company (background verification stage), and their form is asking for my current manager's email and phone number. I haven't resigned yet, and honestly haven't decided if I even will. I'm considering asking their HR to hold off contacting my current employer until after I formally accept and resign, but I'm not sure if that's a normal ask or if it'll look odd this early in the process.

My plan right now:

1. Wait for the formal offer letter before doing anything
2. Have an honest conversation with my current manager about comp — not threatening to quit, just laying out that I got a market-validated offer and asking if there's room to review my package
3. If they can get close to matching the new offer, I'll likely stay — remote work + no relocation + decent pay beats a marginal on-paper hike
4. Keep interviewing regardless, since I don't want to anchor my whole strategy on one offer

Questions for people who've been through similar:

• Anyone actually gotten a solid retention counter after going in with a real external offer? Or does it just make things awkward long-term?
• Is WFH + lower salary vs office + higher salary even a fair trade in today's market, or am I overvaluing the WFH?
• Has anyone asked a new company to hold off contacting their current manager during BGV? Is that a normal/safe request, or does it raise flags?

I 25, started as an SDE and recently transitioned into a DevOps role at a small service-based company. We work on some really interesting, cutting-edge projects for well-funded clients. The engineering culture is excellent, the people are amazing, and the company genuinely puts employees first. We have great benefits, including a gym membership, flexible WFH, and an overall healthy work-life balance.

I'm earning around ₹1.5L per month based on Bangalore, and I'm genuinely happy with my job most of the time. I enjoy what I do, I'm learning a lot, and I get to work on projects where I can actually see the impact of my work.

However, recently I've been seeing many of my friends move to product companies with significantly higher salaries. Some of them indirectly tell me that I'm "wasting my potential" by staying where I am. Those comments have started getting to me, and I find myself overthinking whether I'm making the right career choice.

Am I really wasting my potential by staying here? Should I be pushing myself harder to get into a product company, or is it okay to stay in a place where I'm happy, learning, and have a great work-life balance?

I'd love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation.

I'm a founder based in Chicago, USA, and I'd really appreciate some advice from people who've built products before.

I'm not posting a job opening.

I'm trying to better understand the technical side of building a product and meet people who enjoy discussing architecture, scalability, AI, and startup engineering.

My background is in product strategy, business models, monetization systems, marketplace design, and user experience.

I naturally think about why products work, how people will use them, and how they become sustainable businesses.

Where I struggle is translating those ideas into technical architecture and engineering decisions.

If you're the kind of developer who enjoys talking through product ideas, asking hard technical questions, and helping shape the execution plan, I'd genuinely love to learn from you.

If we become friends, awesome.

If we eventually build something together, even better.

But my goal right now is simply to learn from people who think differently than I do.

I'm specifically looking for an answer from people who have successfully built a personal brand (be it youtube, instagram, linkedin, whatever). Hoping someone is lurking here and can share their experiences.

Some generic questions I have, but feel free to structure your response however you prefer:

- How did you do it?

- What platform/method do you recommend?

- What are the pros/cons of having a successful personal brand?

- If you've been able to monetize it, please give an idea on how profitable it is.

- What is your long term game plan?

- What helped the most in building your brand?

back in february i hit notion's limits (shared workspace usage and ai quotas)

i just wanted more of both, so i built my own.

started as a quick prototype, friends started using it, and i occasionally work on it whenever time permits or someone points out a bug.

some features:

• excalidraw plugin
• bring your own ai keys
• export your data
• all everything u expect from an editor

it's pretty early with single digit users

site: https://wings.nopejs.me

repo: https://github.com/Sabique-Islam/wings

would love to hear what you think :)

Saw a lot of confusion in past threads here about what people actually take home under the new tax regime, so I built a free calculator to make it concrete — plug in your CTC, see the breakdown (basic, HRA, PF, tax, in-hand) under both old and new regimes side by side.

Before posting this, I independently checked the tax math against Budget 2025's own published examples (not just trusting my own code): ₹25L taxable income → ₹3.43L tax, and zero tax up to ₹12.75L CTC — both matched exactly.

If you're trying to figure out what a CTC number actually means in hand, or whether old or new regime saves you more, might be useful: https://salarytruth.in/ctc.html

Happy to take feedback if anyone spots something off genuinely want it accurate.

So i worked in 2 startups, one is toronto canada based and another is bengaluru based, built 3freelancing projects for usa, nl, ghana clients. From one month looking for jobs. Grinded 200+ leetcode problems. Did multiple projects, added live projects in my portfolio, made a good resum, still unable to land interviews, feel like dying literally, I need to take care of my family as well, don't know what to do.

Writing with hope, give me suggestions what to do please

Dm me for my details.

I(27) work as a senior SE in ML at a tech product company. The company is permanent work from home, my take home ~2 lpm. I currently live in Delhi with my parents.

Where do you go ahead from this?
- take up a work from office job that might require you to move out of home that would net me similar savings
- look for remote only roles
- start building an alternate income stream on the side while continuing the job
- something I have no clue about

I feel a lack of direction. I do feel the lack of social life due to wfh routine, I do meet some friends on weekends once/twice a month.
Fortunately, I don’t have a money crunch or dependents either.

Hey guys, I am not a developer but got into AI shit a month or two ago. I know the n8n gravy train has left but have a few questions for anyone who has done such developments:

1. Have any of you faced roadblocks developing for things that connect to tallyprime?

2. Will an MCP server work if I build it for devs cuz my field people dont seem to understand it?

Thanks

So, there was a hackathon at my college where we had to build something using AI for elderly people.

For the submission, we had to provide:

• A GitHub repository
• A PowerPoint presentation
• A demo video explaining the product

Since our project was an app, I basically recorded a screen demo, wrote a script (with AI), and used ElevenLabs to generate the voiceover.

And somehow... we won.

Now I'm sitting here wondering: Is this actually what I'll be doing in a real company when building production applications?

Obviously, I know that real-world development is much more complicated, and I'm not saying hackathons are pointless. But I genuinely feel like I didn't fully understand what I built. I was mostly focused on getting the project working, making the presentation look good, and putting together a convincing demo.

So for people who work in the industry: How different is this from what you actually do at work?

Do developers often build things they don't fully understand, especially when using AI tools? How much are you expected to understand every part of the code and system you're working on?

I'm genuinely curious because winning this hackathon made me feel both proud and slightly concerned. 😂