Hi, I'm
Manik Kafle
Full-Stack Developer
Complex problems are troublesome. I simplify them, build what matters, and keep the rest out of the way.
Featured Blog
Development
From Localhost to Production: My Django Deployment Journey
Everything worked perfectly on localhost. Then I deployed it. What followed was a mix of configuration issues, database migrations, PostgreSQL, environment variables, and the classic “but it works on my machine” problem. This is the story of taking my Django portfolio from local development to production, the problems I ran into along the way, and what deployment taught me about building applications that actually survive outside localhost.
Learning
From Resend to Brevo: My OTP API Journey
What started as a simple OTP verification feature turned into a small lesson in choosing the right email API. Here’s how I moved from Resend to Brevo, what pushed me to make the switch, and what I learned along the way.
Featured Experience
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Upwork
Full-Stack Developer
Freelance- ● Built and delivered responsive web applications for clients, translating requirements into practical and user-focused solutions.
- ● Developed frontend and backend features, working with modern frameworks, APIs, databases, and authentication systems.
- ● Managed projects independently through planning, development, debugging, testing, and deployment.
- ● Communicated directly with clients to understand requirements, provide updates, and deliver solutions within agreed timelines.
Python
Django
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
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