# raibiraj.com.np > Software engineer, co-founder and CTO of Shrepy, building scalable web products and infrastructure with SvelteKit, Go, and TypeScript. Based in Hetauda, Nepal. ## About - [About](https://raibiraj.com.np/about/): Who Biraj Rai is, how he works, and what he is building. ## Work - [Work](https://raibiraj.com.np/work/): Web products built by Biraj Rai including Nimantra, Shrepy, and Bharosilo. ## Experience - [Experience](https://raibiraj.com.np/experience/): Professional roles including Co-Founder and CTO of Shrepy and freelance software engineering. ## Stack - [Stack](https://raibiraj.com.np/stack/): Technologies Biraj Rai uses across languages, frontend, backend, databases, and DevOps. ## Hardware - [Hardware](https://raibiraj.com.np/hardware/): Gear and hardware Biraj Rai uses day to day. ## Minecraft - [Minecraft](https://raibiraj.com.np/minecraft/): Minecraft server history including DaPirates, a Java network that peaked at 120+ concurrent players. ## Blog - [Beyond the Hype: Real World Tech That Is Quietly Changing Everything](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/beyond-hype-real-world-tech-changing-everything/): While everyone argues about the next AI model, a handful of quieter technologies are reshaping how we build software. Here is what I am actually paying attention to in 2026. - [Why Confidential Computing Is Finally Moving from Enterprise Buzzword to Practical Tool](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/confidential-computing-privacy-first-applications/): For years, confidential computing meant locked down enterprise hardware and niche compliance use cases. In 2026, the tooling has matured enough that a solo developer can build privacy-first applications. Here is what changed and why it matters. - [Why Local First Software and CRDTs Are the Future of Apps](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/why-local-first-software-and-crdts/): Local first software flips the traditional web app model on its head. Here is why CRDTs and offline first architecture are gaining serious traction among developers building the next generation of apps. - [My Journey from Minecraft to Software Engineer](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/my-journey-from-minecraft-to-software-engineer/): Biraj Rai went from running Minecraft servers at 9 years old to working as a software engineer. Here is how. - [Building MineScout, a Minecraft Server Directory for Nepal](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/building-minescout-minecraft-server-directory-nepal/): I built a Minecraft server listing site for Nepali players using PHP and Go. Here is why and how. - [What Is PocketMine-MP](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/what-is-pocketmine-mp/): PocketMine-MP is open source server software for Minecraft Bedrock Edition written in PHP. Here is what you need to know. - [Tips for Self-Taught Developers](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/tips-for-self-taught-developers/): I have been coding since I was 9 years old. Here is what I wish someone had told me when I started. - [How I Got Started with Freelancing](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/how-i-started-freelancing/): My first month of freelancing earned Rs. 50,000. Here is how I got started and what I learned. - [Why SvelteKit Is My Frontend Framework of Choice](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/why-sveltekit/): SvelteKit changed how I think about building web apps. Here is why it is my go-to frontend framework. - [Why I Love Bun](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/why-i-love-bun/): Bun is the JavaScript runtime I didn't know I needed. Here is why it replaced Node.js for me. - [Why Go Is My Backend Language of Choice](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/why-go/): Go powers most of my backend services. Here is why I reach for it when building APIs and microservices. - [Why I Use Arch Linux](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/why-arch-linux/): Arch Linux is my daily driver. Here is why I switched and why I never looked back. - [The Minecraft Community in Nepal](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/minecraft-community-nepal/): A look at the Nepali Minecraft community, the challenges of hosting locally, and how the scene has grown over the years. - [Getting Started with Spigot Plugin Development](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/getting-started-spigot-plugins/): A step by step guide to writing your first Spigot plugin for Minecraft Java Edition. - [Building a Minigame Plugin for Minecraft](https://raibiraj.com.np/blog/building-minigame-plugin/): A practical guide to building minigame plugins for Minecraft servers covering state machines, arena management, and inventory handling. ## Links - [Links](https://raibiraj.com.np/links/): All of Biraj Rai's social profiles in one place. ## FAQ - [FAQ](https://raibiraj.com.np/faq/): Answers to common questions about Biraj Rai, his work, and how to get in touch. ## Contact - [Contact](https://raibiraj.com.np/contact/): How to reach Biraj Rai by email, phone, or social. ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://raibiraj.com.np/llms-full.txt): Full text of all pages for deeper AI context. - [RSS feed](https://raibiraj.com.np/rss.xml): Subscribe to new blog posts. - [Sitemap](https://raibiraj.com.np/sitemap.xml): Complete URL index.