Forem: Shubham The latest articles on Forem by Shubham (@shub). https://forem.com/shub https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1241289%2Ffc190b44-41f5-4a58-8dd3-588f1b86fc06.png Forem: Shubham https://forem.com/shub en I Built a Clean, Developer-Focused GitHub Profile README (with a Coding Cat πŸ±β€πŸ’») Shubham Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0000 https://forem.com/shub/i-built-a-clean-developer-focused-github-profile-readme-with-a-coding-cat--ao7 https://forem.com/shub/i-built-a-clean-developer-focused-github-profile-readme-with-a-coding-cat--ao7 <p>Your GitHub profile is more than just a code repository β€” it's your <strong>developer identity</strong>.</p> <p>I recently redesigned my GitHub README to better reflect:</p> <ul> <li>What I build </li> <li>How I think </li> <li>The kind of problems I solve </li> </ul> <p>Here’s what I focused on πŸ‘‡</p> <h2> πŸ’‘ Why a Good README Matters </h2> <p>When someone visits your GitHub, you have <strong>a few seconds</strong> to make an impression.</p> <p>Instead of a plain profile, I wanted something that:</p> <ul> <li>Clearly communicates my technical strengths </li> <li>Shows personality </li> <li>Is easy to scan </li> <li>Feels modern and engaging </li> </ul> <h2> πŸ±β€πŸ’» Add Personality (Yes, the cat matters) </h2> <p>I added a simple coding cat GIF:</p> <p> <a href="https://i.giphy.com/media/JIX9t2j0ZTN9S/giphy.gif" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://i.giphy.com/media/JIX9t2j0ZTN9S/giphy.gif" width="480" height="480"></a> </p> <p>It might seem small, but it makes the profile:</p> <ul> <li>More memorable </li> <li>Less rigid </li> <li>More human </li> </ul> <h2> πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack β€” Clean &amp; Visual </h2> <p>Instead of listing technologies in plain text, I used icons:</p> <ul> <li>Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP </li> <li>React, Spring, Django, Flask </li> <li>AWS, Docker, Kubernetes </li> <li>PostgreSQL, MySQL </li> </ul> <p>This makes it:</p> <ul> <li>Easier to scan </li> <li>Visually appealing </li> <li>Recruiter-friendly </li> </ul> <h2> πŸ’Ό Focus on Impact </h2> <p>Instead of just listing tools, I highlighted what I actually do:</p> <ul> <li>Design scalable backend systems </li> <li>Build ETL pipelines </li> <li>Develop cloud-native applications </li> <li>Integrate CRM &amp; ERP systems </li> <li>Optimize performance and reliability </li> </ul> <h2> 🎯 Key Takeaway </h2> <p>A strong GitHub profile is not about showing everything β€”<br><br> it’s about showing the <strong>right things clearly</strong>.</p> <h2> πŸ™Œ Check It Out </h2> <p>If you’re interested, here’s my GitHub profile:</p> <p>πŸ‘‰ <a href="https://github.com/shubham-pawar" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/shubham-pawar</a></p> <p>If you find it useful or inspiring, feel free to:</p> <ul> <li>⭐ Star it </li> <li>πŸ’¬ Share feedback </li> <li>🀝 Connect with me </li> </ul> <h2> ⚑ Final Thought </h2> <p>I enjoy solving real-world problems more than just writing code.</p> <p><strong>Impact &gt; Complexity</strong></p> github webdev developers programming NGINX vs Apache HTTP Server: Which One Should You Choose? Shubham Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:57:29 +0000 https://forem.com/shub/nginx-vs-apache-http-server-which-one-should-you-choose-jai https://forem.com/shub/nginx-vs-apache-http-server-which-one-should-you-choose-jai <p>When choosing a web server, NGINX and Apache HTTP Server are the two most popular options. Here’s a concise breakdown of how they differ.</p> <h2> Key Differences </h2> <div class="table-wrapper-paragraph"><table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>NGINX</th> <th>Apache HTTP Server</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Architecture</td> <td>Event-driven (async)</td> <td>Process/thread-based</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance</td> <td>Excellent for static content</td> <td>Better for dynamic content</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Concurrency</td> <td>High (low memory usage)</td> <td>Lower (higher resource usage)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Configuration</td> <td>Centralized config</td> <td> <code>.htaccess</code> support</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Flexibility</td> <td>Moderate</td> <td>Very high</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ease of Use</td> <td>Moderate learning curve</td> <td>Beginner-friendly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Use Case</td> <td>High traffic, reverse proxy</td> <td>Shared hosting, customization</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> <h2> Which One Should You Choose? </h2> <h3> Choose NGINX if: </h3> <ul> <li>You expect <strong>high traffic</strong> </li> <li>You need a <strong>reverse proxy or load balancer</strong> </li> <li>You serve mostly <strong>static content</strong> </li> <li>You want <strong>maximum performance and scalability</strong> </li> </ul> <h3> Choose Apache if: </h3> <ul> <li>You need <strong>flexible configuration</strong> </li> <li>You rely on <strong>.htaccess files</strong> </li> <li>You run apps that depend on Apache modules</li> <li>You prefer <strong>ease of setup and compatibility</strong> </li> </ul> <h2> Can You Use Both? </h2> <p>Yes. A common modern setup is:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>NGINX</strong> as a frontend (handling requests, caching, load balancing)</li> <li> <strong>Apache</strong> as a backend (processing dynamic content)</li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>NGINX</strong> = Speed, scalability, efficiency </li> <li> <strong>Apache</strong> = Flexibility, compatibility, ease of use </li> </ul> <p>Choose based on your project needs, or combine both for the best results.</p> nginx apache webserver http πŸ• I Built FoodMine - A Modern Food Exploring App (Help Me Make It Better!) Shubham Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:06:07 +0000 https://forem.com/shub/i-built-foodmine-a-modern-angular-18-food-ordering-app-help-me-make-it-better-54cb https://forem.com/shub/i-built-foodmine-a-modern-angular-18-food-ordering-app-help-me-make-it-better-54cb <p>Hey dev community! πŸ‘‹</p> <p>I just launched <strong>FoodMine</strong> - a dynamic food exploring web app built with <strong>Angular 21</strong>!</p> <p>GitHub Repo -&gt; <a href="https://github.com/shubham-pawar/FoodMine" rel="noopener noreferrer">FoodMine Codebase</a></p> <h2> πŸš€ Key Features </h2> <p><strong>πŸ” Smart Search</strong><br> Instantly find food items</p> <p><strong>πŸ–ΌοΈ Image-Driven UI</strong><br> Visually explore dishes with rich food photography</p> <p><strong>πŸ“„ Food Details View</strong><br> See ingredients, descriptions, and more</p> <p><strong>⚑ Performance Focused</strong> <br> Built using Angular 21 best practices</p> <p><strong>πŸ“± Fully Responsive</strong><br> Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop</p> <p><strong>πŸ’» Tech Stack</strong><br> Angular 21 - TypeScript - HTML - CSS</p> <h2> 🎯 I Need YOUR Help! </h2> <p><strong>Submit an issue for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>πŸ› Bugs you find</li> <li>πŸš€ New features (Search, Details, Image rendering)</li> <li>β™Ώ Accessibility improvements </li> <li>πŸ“± Mobile optimizations</li> <li>🎨 UI/UX suggestions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Submit a PR for:</strong><br> βœ… Food filtering<br> βœ… User authentication<br> βœ… Dark mode toggle<br> βœ… Unit tests<br> βœ… Performance optimizations</p> <h2> 🀝 Let's Build Together! </h2> <p><a href="https://github.com/shubham-pawar/FoodMine/issues" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open Issues</a><br> <a href="https://github.com/shubham-pawar/FoodMine/pulls" rel="noopener noreferrer">Submit PR</a></p> <p><strong>Even a single emoji reaction helps!</strong> πŸ”₯</p> <p><strong>⭐ Star the repo</strong> if you find it useful!<br><br> <strong>πŸ‘‰ Follow me</strong> <a href="https://github.com/shubham-pawar" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shubham Pawar</a> for more projects!</p> angular webdev ui github