--- title: "Vignesh J (@vignesh-j) | Hashnode" description: "Tech Enthusiast | Technical Writer | Web Developer | Open Source Contributor/Maintainer. Read the latest articles by Vignesh J on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@vignesh-j" --- @vignesh-j # Vignesh J @vignesh-j · Hosur, India · Joined January 2025 Tech Enthusiast | Technical Writer | Web Developer | Open Source Contributor/Maintainer [Website](https://vignesh.is-a.dev/) ### [SQL vs NoSQL: Choosing the Right Database Before It Chooses Your Fate](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/sql-vs-nosql-choosing-the-right-database-before-it-chooses-your-fate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) SQL or NoSQL - the debate isn’t just about databases, it’s about how your application will think, grow, and scale. Pick the wrong one, and you might end up fighting your database instead of building your product. What if the database you choose to... 10 min read · [vignesh-j.hashnode.dev](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/sql-vs-nosql-choosing-the-right-database-before-it-chooses-your-fate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/sql-vs-nosql-choosing-the-right-database-before-it-chooses-your-fate/689770d0cb3da2a37889d569) ### [My First Hacktoberfest as a Maintainer: The Highs and Lows](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-maintainer-the-highs-and-lows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This is a submission for the 2024 Hacktoberfest Writing challenge: Maintainer Experience This year, I participated in Hacktoberfest for the first time, both as a contributor and a maintainer. My project, CampX, is an open-source platform where people... 3 min read · [vignesh-j.hashnode.dev](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-maintainer-the-highs-and-lows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-maintainer-the-highs-and-lows/68976fa7155712c2a035a1fd) ### [My First Hacktoberfest as a Contributor: A Journey of Learning and Growth](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-contributor-a-journey-of-learning-and-growth?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This is a submission for the 2024 Hacktoberfest Writing challenge: Contributor Experience This year, I participated in Hacktoberfest for the first time, and I can’t describe how excited I was. After already contributing as a maintainer for my project... 2 min read · [vignesh-j.hashnode.dev](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-contributor-a-journey-of-learning-and-growth?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/my-first-hacktoberfest-as-a-contributor-a-journey-of-learning-and-growth/68976f582565d2f25a61bf2c) ### [Understanding the Data Link and Physical Layers: The Final Step in Mastering OSI Model and Computer Networking](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-data-link-and-physical-layers-the-final-step-in-mastering-osi-model-and-computer-networking?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This is the eighth and final part of the computer networking series. Check out the previous parts if you haven't. In this part, we'll see about: Data Link Layer Physical Layer Table of Contents Data Link Layer Physical Layer Conclusion ... 3 min read · [vignesh-j.hashnode.dev](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-data-link-and-physical-layers-the-final-step-in-mastering-osi-model-and-computer-networking?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-data-link-and-physical-layers-the-final-step-in-mastering-osi-model-and-computer-networking/68976d75155712c2a035a1eb) ### [Understanding the Network Layer and IP: Routing, IPv4 vs IPv6, and Key Concepts Explained](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-network-layer-and-ip-routing-ipv4-vs-ipv6-and-key-concepts-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This is the seventh part of the computer networking series. Check out the previous parts if you haven't. In this part, we'll explore the Network Layer and Internet Protocol (IP). Table of Contents Network Layer Control Plane Forwarding and Routing T... 4 min read · [vignesh-j.hashnode.dev](https://vignesh-j.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-network-layer-and-ip-routing-ipv4-vs-ipv6-and-key-concepts-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-the-network-layer-and-ip-routing-ipv4-vs-ipv6-and-key-concepts-explained/68976d371654a90eb45c0fd3)