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Developer Tool
HiliSyntax
A lightweight syntax-highlighting tool for webpages and blogs, with a live editor and theme support.
JavaScriptHTMLCSS
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER · BUILDER · PROBLEM SOLVER
I build software that solves real problems.
I'm Himanshu Kaushik, a software engineer who learns, builds real products, and shares what I learn. I focus on backend systems, practical applications, and turning ideas into useful software.
build.py
def build():
return {
"learn": True,
"build": True,
"solve": True,
"ship": True,
"improve": True
}● Building ideas into reality_
⚙ Backend
🚀 Ship Fast
BACKENDAPIsDATABASESSYSTEM DESIGNPRODUCTSAUTOMATIONPROBLEM SOLVINGDISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
BACKENDAPIsDATABASESSYSTEM DESIGNPRODUCTSAUTOMATIONPROBLEM SOLVINGDISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
SELECTED WORK
Things I've built.
A selective look at my work. Some are early projects from college; newer projects will replace them as I ship.
02
Desktop Utility
SpeedTester
A typing-speed utility built as a Java desktop application to measure speed and accuracy.
JavaSwing
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03
JavaScript
Snake Game
A browser game built while practicing JavaScript fundamentals, DOM manipulation and game logic.
JavaScriptHTMLCSS
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More experiments live on GitHub.
Browse repositories ↗
I keep the homepage selective rather than presenting every practice repository as professional portfolio work.
THE JOURNEY
Getting better by
building.
I'm interested in the parts of software engineering that make systems useful, reliable and scalable — backend engineering, APIs, databases, system design, distributed systems and product development.
I learn best when there is something real to build. So I try to connect what I'm studying with implementation: learn a concept, build something with it, test it, measure it, and improve it.
LEARN→
BUILD→
SHIP→
IMPROVE
WORK TOGETHER
Have something worth building?
I'm open to practical software work where I can help turn a problem or idea into a working application.
Build an application
Turn a product idea or business requirement into a working web application.
Automate a workflow
Replace repetitive manual work with a focused tool, integration or automation.
Improve existing software
Work on backend features, APIs, integrations, performance or engineering improvements.
Not sure what you need yet?
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LET'S CONNECT
Have a project in mind
or just want to say hi?
Tell me what you're working on, what you're trying to solve, or where you think I could help. No formal brief required.
Let's talk →
Software Engineer
Builder · Learner · Problem Solver
Builder · Learner · Problem Solver