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What is a Virtual Machine (VM)? A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software-based computer that runs inside our physical machine. It allows us to run multiple independent systems on a single computer. Even t

Apr 9 · 4 min read · saroj-dev.hashnode.dev  
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Just a dev trying to make sense of the stack.

I'm Saroj Bist, a self-taught web developer, learning and building with the MERN stack. I started with front-end tools like ReactJS and Tailwind CSS, and slowly stepped into full-stack development, working on real projects and solving real problems. This blog is where I share what I’m learning — from small bugs to full project insights — in a way that helps both me and anyone on a similar path.

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