Darshan Krishna N

Here is how I claimed the Cursor Pro promotional offer through MLH Global Hack Week, from registration to redeeming the code. If you are a developer, there is a good chance you have heard of Cursor. It is one of those AI-powered code editors that I have been seeing everywhere lately. Whether someone is building a side project, working on an application, or just experimenting with AI tools, Cursor seems to be part of the conversation. But there is one thing that might stop people from trying its paid feat...

With the rise of free and paid online learning platforms, it’s now easier than ever to sign up for a course and get a certificate. But here’s what’s actually happening: Many students are doing courses from random websites that are not well recognized and that can hurt more than help. Just because a course is free or popular doesn’t mean it’s valuable. What really matters is how relevant and recognized it is, and whether you can actually use what you learned. Let’s answer some common questions students ha...

Every few weeks, a post goes viral on LinkedIn or Twitter: “I never used DSA in my job.” “Development is real work; DSA is just for interviews.” If you’re a student or fresher, you’ve probably seen or heard those lines before — in tech forums, group chats, or campus discussions. And naturally, they spark confusion: “Is DSA a waste of time?” “Should I just focus on building projects instead?” “Is LeetCode even worth it if I want to become a developer?” It creates a false choice: Development vs DSA — as...