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👋 Hi, I'm Ankan Saha
I'm a self-taught backend engineer from a small town in West Bengal, India. No CS degree — I have a BA in Arts. I learned to code from YouTube tutorials on a basic computer and figured out the rest by building real things from scratch.
🚀 What I've Built
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🔧 AxioDB – A lightweight embedded NoSQL database for Node.js
- Zero native dependencies, MongoDB-style query API
- Built-in AES-256 encryption, indexing, caching, and a web GUI
- 2,000+ npm downloads and growing
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🌐 NexoralDNS – A self-hosted DNS management system
- Handles 8,050+ QPS under load
- Built on Docker, MongoDB, and Redis
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🛠️ Several microservices and full-stack apps using Docker, Traefik, React, and Node.js
💡 Why I Build Open Source
I grew up without access to expensive tools or courses. Everything I know came from free resources and building things from scratch. AxioDB exists because I wanted a database I could understand end-to-end — not just use.
I want to keep building tools that developers with limited resources can actually use — embedded, lightweight, no vendor lock-in.
❤️ What Your Sponsorship Does
- Keeps AxioDB actively maintained and growing
- Funds infrastructure for real-load testing
- Frees up time to write guides for self-taught developers breaking into backend engineering
If you've ever rooted for the underdog who figures things out by taking things apart — this is that. Thank you for being here. 🙏
Attention all geeks! 🤓 Exciting news: I've set up a $100/month sponsorship aim and I need your help to achieve it! Whether it's through spreading the word, collaborating on projects, or providing financial support, together we can make this happen. Let's geek out and reach new heights! 💪🚀
Featured work
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nexoral/AxioDB
A fast, lightweight, and scalable open-source DBMS for modern apps. Supports JSON-based data storage, simple APIs, and secure data management. Ideal for projects needing efficient and flexible data…
TypeScript 20 -
nexoral/ContainDB
ContainDB is a CLI tool that automates the installation and management of popular database containers (MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB) and PHPMyAdmin.
Go 4 -
nexoral/NexoralDNS
A Docker-based smart DNS server for office LANs. Monitor, block, reroute, and cache DNS queries with ease. Features include custom domains, TTL control, analytics, and optional cloud sync. Built by…
JavaScript 2 -
nexoral/ReviewBuddy
A configurable GitHub Action that comments on Pull Requests in your preferred language and tone.
JavaScript 2 -
nexoral/BanglaCode
BanglaCode is an educational programming language and platform, aimed at teaching logic and problem-solving to students in West Bengal and other Bengali-speaking regions—not just syntax. It makes p…
Go 2 -
nexoral/xpack
xpack – A universal Linux package builder written in Go. Convert binaries (.bin) into .deb, .rpm, and other Linux package formats.
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