anuragrai.cv

Anurag Rai / Const Coccinelle / Dark-Matter7232

Building thoughtful full stack products from the terminal up.

Hey, I'm Anurag Rai: a 20-year-old Computer Science undergrad, Linux geek, audiophile, programmer, and system administrator. I enjoy writing minimalist Unix-style utilities and working with low-level OS components like the kernel and coreutils. This portfolio is the start of my full stack journey and a living log of what I am learning.

Linux-firstSystem-mindedFull stack in progressWindows + WSL workflow

Current Focus

What I am actively studying and building right now.

  • Learning React fundamentals through small projects

  • Strengthening JavaScript and TypeScript basics

  • Getting started with real-world web development

  • Applying systems thinking to clean web architecture

Reading Shelf

Reading keeps me steady and curious when code gets chaotic.

  • 1. The Last GirlNadia Murad

    This made me aware of the Yazidi genocide and how politics and religion shape real lives.

  • 2. Bhagavad-Gita As It IsA.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

    I respect its impact, but this interpretation did not sit right with me, and I still prefer a more orthodox reading of the source text.

  • 3. The Kite RunnerKhaled Hosseini

    This book broke me, Hassan's suffering and his unwavering loyalty changed how I think about love, dignity, and pain.

  • 4. The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak

    I read this in 9th grade and, without a library card, had a friend keep borrowing it for me until I finished, I recommend it to everyone because it makes you live through Max and Liesel.

  • 5. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the UniverseBenjamin Alire Saenz

    This book helped me understand myself better when I was going through a phase similar to Aristotle and Dante.

  • 6. Shiva TrilogyAmish Tripathi

    A fun read overall, and an interesting reinterpretation of our mythology.

Beyond The Keyboard

A few things that keep my perspective broad while I build software.

  • Badminton sessions to reset focus
  • Occasional gaming
  • Geopolitical history deep dives
  • Mechanical keyboards and sound profiles
  • Music and critical listening

2026 Build Roadmap

  1. Build a real-time home server dashboard in React that streams live system stats from the Linux /proc interface.
  2. Move into React Native after completing a few core React projects, then ship an Android app to securely configure specific sysctl parameters on my home server.
  3. Add a dedicated project write-up section to this site with a technical deep dive for every build.
  4. Complete Striver's DSA cheat sheet entirely in TypeScript, with clean implementations and notes.

Toolkit And Workspace

Everyday setup choices behind my coding and systems work.

  • EditorsVS Code and Neovim
  • Shellszsh and PowerShell
  • Core environmentWindows with WSL for development
  • HardwareASUS Vivobook S16 OLED, Snapdragon X (ARM64), 16GB RAM, dual-display setup

Let's Connect

If you want to collaborate on full stack products, systems tools, or open source work, reach out here.