--- title: "Ansh Deep (@anshdeep) | Hashnode" description: "Web Dev by Passion, AI by Vision. Read the latest articles by Ansh Deep on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@anshdeep" --- @anshdeep # Ansh Deep @anshdeep · Joined June 2025 Web Dev by Passion, AI by Vision ### [How WhatsApp Works Without Internet: Offline Messaging and Sync Explained](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-whatsapp-works-without-internet-offline-messaging-and-sync-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction Imagine opening WhatsApp, switching your phone to Airplane Mode, and sending a message to a friend. The message immediately appears in your chat. It feels like it has been sent successful 7 min read · [anshdeep.hashnode.dev](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-whatsapp-works-without-internet-offline-messaging-and-sync-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 31](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-whatsapp-works-without-internet-offline-messaging-and-sync-explained/6a1c1864d75c0d1e3d3ad7d0) ### [How Instagram Stores Reels, Photos, and Drafts Behind the Scenes](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-instagram-stores-reels-photos-and-drafts-behind-the-scenes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This Blog covers how instagram handles millions of reels , photos and drafts uploaded on it. How it stores data in local storage. Why Local storage used 7 min read · [anshdeep.hashnode.dev](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-instagram-stores-reels-photos-and-drafts-behind-the-scenes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 25](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-instagram-stores-reels-photos-and-drafts-behind-the-scenes/6a148c207d85e6a1affa3097) ### [How Instagram, WhatsApp, Uber & Netflix Would Be Built Today Using Expo Router](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-instagram-whatsapp-uber-netflix-would-be-built-today-using-expo-router?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Here we have seen how we can build the apps like netflix,whatsapp on the phone using react na 6 min read · [anshdeep.hashnode.dev](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-instagram-whatsapp-uber-netflix-would-be-built-today-using-expo-router?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-instagram-whatsapp-uber-netflix-would-be-built-today-using-expo-router/6a109ccb1f237623ea2117f0) ### [Expo Router vs React Navigation — Which One Should You Use in 2026?](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/expo-router-vs-react-navigation-which-one-should-you-use-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Choosing between React Navigation or Expo Router depends on your individual choices or the teams familiarity. Expo Router is built on top of react navigati 8 min read · [anshdeep.hashnode.dev](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/expo-router-vs-react-navigation-which-one-should-you-use-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/expo-router-vs-react-navigation-which-one-should-you-use-in-2026/6a1074781f237623ea089a0e) ### [How React Virtual DOM Works Under the Hood](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-react-virtual-dom-works-under-the-hood?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) How React Virtual DOM works under the Hood and Problem with the Direct Dom Manipulation 5 min read · [anshdeep.hashnode.dev](https://anshdeep.hashnode.dev/how-react-virtual-dom-works-under-the-hood?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 3](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-react-virtual-dom-works-under-the-hood/69f788fa76c1469ba4d5638a)