Bigyan Pokharel

Node.js Backend Developer & Academic Enthusiast. Focused on building scalable systems and high-performance APIs.

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About Me

I am a highly motivated professional backend developer specializing in Node.js. Currently a +2 student, I bridge the gap between academic theory and industry-standard development by building efficient, scalable server-side applications.

Technical Stack

Node.js
JavaScript
Python
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
Git

Featured Projects

QR Code Scanner and Generator

Node.js | Express

A comprehensive web application for generating and scanning various 1D and 2D barcode formats with a clean, responsive interface.

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Self-Hosted YouTube Downloader

Node.js | yt-dlp | WebSocket | FFmpeg

A powerful media downloader featuring a browser-based UI, real-time progress tracking via WebSockets, and a robust batch queue system for high-quality video and audio extraction.

  • High Res: Up to 4K video (MP4, MKV) and lossless audio (FLAC, WAV).
  • Live Feedback: Real-time speed, ETA, and percentage tracking.
  • Automation: Batch queueing, structured JSON logging, and pre-flight dependency checks.
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Backend Engineering Philosophy

As a committed Node.js Backend Developer, my area of expertise is designing the "unseen" aspects of the web that contribute to the speed, security, and dependability of contemporary applications. To guarantee high-performance data handling, my method focuses on event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming patterns.

I currently bridge the gap between theoretical computer science and industry-standard deployment by juggling my academic journey as a +2 student with rigorous self-driven technical development. I have a strong interest in clean, well-documented codebases, PostgreSQL database optimization, and API security.

Technical Insights

Sharing my journey in backend engineering and Node.js development.

JAN 2026

Securing Node.js APIs with JWT

A deep dive into implementing JSON Web Tokens for stateless authentication in Express.js applications.

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JAN 2025

PostgreSQL vs. MongoDB

Choosing the right database for your backend: When to go Relational vs. Document-based.

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JAN 2025

Optimizing React Performance for Slow Networks

Techniques to enhance React app performance for users on slow or unstable network connections.

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JAN 2025

The Engineer's Guide to Network Protocols: SMB, FTP, FTPS & SFTP

An in-depth comparison of SMB, FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols for secure file transfer and sharing.

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JAN 2025

Mastering the Node.js Event Loop: Preventing Bottlenecks

Understanding the Node.js event loop and strategies to avoid performance bottlenecks in backend applications.

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Technical Focus & Expertise

Scalable APIs

Designing RESTful services with Express.js, focusing on middleware optimization, JWT-based authentication, and structured error handling.

Database Design

Architecting relational schemas with PostgreSQL and implementing efficient query patterns to minimize latency in data-intensive apps.

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