B.Tech CSE | Full-Stack Developer (MERN) | C++ & DSA | Open Source Contributor · GSSoC 2026

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Pranshu Garg  • Peerlist

A web platform inspired by Airbnb, allowing users to create, view, and rate property listings. Built as a comprehensive full-stack project that integrates frontend, backend, databases, security, cloud services, and deployment. Key Features &amp; Technologies: Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, EJS Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, MongoDB, Mongoose User Management &amp; Security: Authentication &amp; authorization using Passport, sessions, cookies, and flash messages Cloud Services: Cloudinary for media storage, MongoDB Atlas for database hosting Deployment: Render for live application hosting Core Concepts Covered: CRUD operations, state management, security, database design, RESTful APIs, cloud integration, and full-stack architecture Highlights: Implemented secure login/signup system with session handling Built dynamic listings with rating and review functionality Deployed fully functional web app accessible online NOTE: This project does not consist of react and react components 🔗Link to project - https://wanderlust-airbnb-nbjn.onrender.com/listings 🔗Github link - https://github.com/pranshugarg637/WanderLust-airbnb

Wanderlust – Full Stack Web Application

ChatVerse — Real-Time MERN Stack Chat Application Description: ChatVerse is a real-time chat application built using the MERN Stack with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline" href="http://Socket.IO">Socket.IO</a>. The project features secure user authentication, online/offline indicators, image messaging, and a responsive modern UI. This was my first full-stack project built with React (after previously working with EJS), and I also used Zustand, DaisyUI, and Lucide Icons for the first time, gaining hands-on experience while still learning these tools. Tech Stack: Frontend: React.js, Vite, Zustand, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI, Axios, Lucide Icons Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, JWT, Bcrypt Real-Time: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline" href="http://Socket.IO">Socket.IO</a> Cloud Services: Cloudinary Key Features: Real-time messaging with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline" href="http://Socket.IO">Socket.IO</a> Online/Offline user status tracking JWT-based authentication and authorization Image sharing support Responsive UI with TailwindCSS + DaisyUI Global state management using Zustand Key Learning: Transitioned from EJS-based full-stack apps to a modern React-powered MERN architecture, exploring new tools and real-time communication workflows. 🔗Github Link - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline" href="https://github.com/pranshugarg637/ChatVerse">https://github.com/pranshugarg637/ChatVerse</a> 🔗Project Link - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline" href="https://chatverse-v6kz.onrender.com">https://chatverse-v6kz.onrender.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="break-all link-break text-gray-500 hover:underline _5e32669f f9835074 c5a22548 fefcdf4e _7aa1bb4c _3f72d7cb acf2e085 _8a3c391c _967cf84a e24e7bc2 c2ade484" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranshugarg637/overlay/1141119453/skill-associations-details/">Skills: MERN Stack, Full-Stack Development</a>

ChatVerse

Created a conceptual prototype for a healthcare-focused digital solution during the internal round of Smart India Hackathon, which supported the team’s presentation during evaluation. My contribution involved translating the problem statement into a clear solution flow and using AI-assisted prototyping tools to create a visual prototype that communicated feature ideas and system behavior. The focus of this work was ideation, technical conceptualization, and solution presentation rather than full-scale implementation.

Healthcare Solution Prototype – Smart India H

Actively solving 2-3 problems daily on LeetCode to strengthen DSA and interview preparation. Focused on optimizing solutions and improving problem-solving speed.

LeetCode Problem Solving Journey

Built a full-stack trading platform clone inspired by Zerodha, focusing on both frontend and backend logic to simulate a real-world stock trading experience. This project demonstrates my ability to design, structure, and deploy complex web systems using modern web technologies. The platform allows users to view and manage stocks via a custom-built watchlist, add or withdraw funds, and place orders based on funds available . The workflow is designed to ensure the goal of later reflecting confirmed trades in a Holdings dashboard. It replicates the professional interface of Zerodha, including its pricing, products, and feature pages, while introducing a custom backend logic layer that models financial transactions and user fund management. Tech Stack: Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap Backend: Node.js, Express.js, EJS (templating engine) Authentication: Passport.js (for secure login and session handling) Database: MongoDB Deployment: Render (cloud hosting platform) Key Features &amp; Highlights: 🧭 Watchlist Module: Displays stock prices dynamically (currently using fixed data, with structured placeholders for API integration). 💸 Fund Management: Implemented add/withdraw functionality allowing users to manage trading funds and track available funds. 📊 Order Placement Logic: Enables users to place orders only if sufficient funds exist — simulating a real stock trading flow. 📁 Holdings Page : Planned feature to display confirmed stock orders and portfolio summary. 🧩 Modular Backend: Clean route structuring and MVC-based folder organization for scalability and maintainability. 🎨 Responsive UI: Designed using Bootstrap for seamless user experience. 🔐 User Authentication: Integrated Passport.js for login, signup, and secure session management. 🌐 Deployment: Hosted on Render,with environment variable configuration for production. Live Demo: https://zerodha-self-1.onrender.com/ GitHub Repository: https://github.com/pranshugarg637/Zerodha-Self

Zerodha Lite

• Ideated a personalized fragrance experience focusing on sustainability and user-centric design • Built a web-based prototype using AI-assisted tools, featuring a gamified quiz to capture user preferences such as mood, occasion, and scent intensity • Designed the quiz flow and user experience to make fragrance selection more interactive and engaging • Explored the concept of personalized recommendations based on user inputs • Proposed the idea of integrating the platform with a smart perfume dispensing system • Developed as part of L’Oréal Brandstorm 2026 innovation challenge