@mandraketech
Veteran Coder, Mentor, and Freelancer
An industry veteran and a polyglot.
Discovered my passion for technology in 1985. Have been building ideas, products, and teams since then.
Home Page: https://www.mandraketech.in
I prefer using GitLab over GitHub. Version control profile, for personal work, at: https://gitlab.com/navneetkarnani
I am available for freelance consulting, Leadership mentor, Tech Mentor, running hackathons, bootcamps, masterclasses, and everything else.
Dec 5, 2025 · 18 min read · Modern application development increasingly demands security-first approaches, but setting up a secure local development environment that mirrors production constraints is often overlooked. In this post, I'll walk you through a Docker-based Java deve...
Join discussionJul 22, 2025 · 5 min read · Stop waiting for your college or employer to fund your future. In today's digital economy, the most successful students and early professionals in India are building their own productivity arsenals—and you should too. Just as you wouldn't attend coll...
Join discussionJun 28, 2025 · 4 min read · If you're a developer on macOS looking to use Docker without Docker Desktop—whether due to licensing, performance, personal preference or usage of VSCode DevContainers —this guide is for you. We'll walk through setting up a fully functional Docker en...
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May 23, 2025 · 2 min read · Over the last few years, Node.js and React have become the default stack for many new applications. They’re fast to pick up, have thriving communities, and make it easy to ship an MVP quickly — especially for self-taught developers or bootcamp gradua...
Join discussionJan 24, 2025 · 4 min read · In today's article, we will explore how to set up a VSCode devcontainer for Python programmers. We will cover the basics of what is a devcontainer and why it's useful, how to create one, and some tips on how to use it effectively. What is a DevContai...
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