Question 1

Why is development paused on your projects?

Accepted Answer

As of April 9, 2026, I have officially paused all active software development to dedicate 100% of my energy toward JEE Advanced 2027 preparation. My target is securing a seat in the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at IIT Kharagpur (KGP).

Question 2

Do you really build systems using AI Prompt Engineering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I act as an Expert Software Architect. I utilize advanced Prompt Engineering and System Thinking to architect complex applications. I use models like GPT-4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet as development partners to iterate quickly and build scalable systems.

Question 3

What is qlynk.me exactly?

Accepted Answer

qlynk.me is my primary SaaS platform designed for high-performance URL shortening and digital productivity hooks. It serves as the hub for my ecosystem of tools, managed with a focus on SEO, performance, and clean architecture.

Question 4

What are your core technical skills?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in Full-Stack Web Development (React, TypeScript, Node.js), AI System Design, SEO Optimization, and Product Management. My strength lies in seeing the 'big picture' of how components intersect to form a cohesive system.

Question 5

How do you manage to balance academics and development?

Accepted Answer

Discipline and deep work sessions are key. While development was a significant part of my journey, I have structured my time to prioritize my academic goal: cracking the JEE and making it to an IIT.

Question 6

Can I use your projects currently?

Accepted Answer

Yes, most projects like QuickLink and StudyBot are live and functional. However, keep in mind they are in a 'stability-only' mode as new feature development is paused until my academic goals are met.

Question 7

What inspired the 'Dark-Amber' aesthetic?

Accepted Answer

The Dark-Amber aesthetic (Zinc-950 and Amber-500) represents clarity, focus, and a premium feel. It is designed to be easy on the eyes during long sessions while highlighting the most important calls to action.

Question 8

What is your target rank for JEE?

Accepted Answer

I am aiming for a top-tier rank that ensures admission into IIT Kharagpur's CSE program. Every project I've built has been a lesson in problem-solving that I now apply to my Physics, Chemistry, and Math studies.

Question 9

Do you ever do custom development work?

Accepted Answer

Currently, I am not accepting new custom projects or freelance inquiries due to my strict study schedule. You are welcome to leave an inquiry on the Contact page for information I might review in the future.

Question 10

What will happen to your projects after 2027?

Accepted Answer

Once I enter IIT, I plan to resume development on my existing ecosystem and scale qlynk.me into a more robust suite of tools, incorporating the advanced engineering knowledge I'll gain at the institute.

Question 11

What programming language is Transparent Clock built with?

Accepted Answer

The application is developed using C# (C-Sharp) and the .NET 8 framework, utilizing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for the UI layer.

Question 12

Is my personal data stored in the cloud?

Accepted Answer

No. Transparent Clock follows a 'Privacy-First' architecture. All your Todo lists and Focus session data are stored locally on your machine in a SQLite database.

Question 13

How does the Pomodoro timer logic work?

Accepted Answer

The app follows the standard 25-minute focus and 5-minute break cycle. However, these intervals are fully customizable within the settings to match your specific study stamina.

Question 14

How do I make Transparent Clock run on system startup?

Accepted Answer

Inside the Settings tab, there is a 'Run on Startup' toggle. Enabling this will ensure the clock loads automatically whenever you turn on your PC.

Question 15

Can I adjust the transparency level of the clock?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the app features an opacity slider that allows you to make the clock as subtle or as visible as you need to prevent it from becoming a distraction.

Question 16

What exactly is the JEE Prep Meter?

Accepted Answer

The Prep Meter is a specialized dashboard widget that visualizes your daily study hours and tracks your consistency against your target admission goals (like IIT KGP).

Question 17

What data points are shown in Focus Insights?

Accepted Answer

Focus Insights provides an hourly breakdown of your productivity, daily trends, and weekly focus graphs calculated with machine-level precision.

Question 18

Can I prioritize tasks in the Todo List?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the app includes priority labels, allowing you to move critical chapters or urgent assignments to the top of your list.

Question 19

How is the QuickLink Shortener integrated into the app?

Accepted Answer

The 'Utilities' tab contains an API wrapper that allows you to shorten long URLs directly through the qlynk.me engine without leaving the app.

Question 20

Does Transparent Clock support Linux or macOS?

Accepted Answer

Currently, it is a native Windows Application (.exe). There are no immediate plans for Linux/Mac support as the focus is currently on JEE preparation.

Question 21

What should I do if the app crashes?

Accepted Answer

Ensure you have the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime installed. If the issue persists, please raise an issue on GitHub with the log details.

Question 22

Can I set a custom background image for the dashboard?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a minimal and focus-oriented environment, the app currently only supports solid accent colors and varying transparency levels.

Question 23

Why is there a Durga Puja playlist in your links?

Accepted Answer

As I am from Tripura, the local culture and festivals like Durga Puja are a big part of my identity, so I keep these personal nodes in my digital ecosystem.

Question 24

What is the difference between the Odoo Store and the Google Site?

Accepted Answer

The DeepDeyIIT Odoo store is our new, modern e-commerce hub. The older Google sites are now archived and will no longer receive updates.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the QR Generator in the app?

Accepted Answer

It is an offline-first utility designed for students to quickly share notes or transfer links from their PC to their mobile devices via QR codes.

Question 26

Is Deep Dey the sole developer of these projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Deep Dey acts as the Lead Architect, utilizing AI models as advanced development partners to build and maintain the entire ecosystem.

Question 27

Why are IIT Kanpur and Gandhinagar mentioned as targets?

Accepted Answer

While IIT Kharagpur is the primary goal, Kanpur and Gandhinagar are secondary targets due to their excellent CSE departments and research culture.

Question 28

Why did you choose WPF over Electron for the desktop app?

Accepted Answer

WPF is more resource-efficient on Windows hardware and consumes significantly less RAM than Electron, making it ideal for student PCs.

Question 29

Is the source code of Transparent Clock open-source?

Accepted Answer

It is 'Source Available' for educational and viewing purposes. However, commercial use or redistribution is strictly prohibited.

Question 30

How do I reset all my settings to default?

Accepted Answer

You can navigate to the app's local data folder and delete the `config.json` file. The app will generate a fresh one on the next launch.

Question 31

Any timing tips for a fellow JEE 2027 aspirant?

Accepted Answer

Deep recommends a 6:00 AM start. The clock app's 'Early Bird' focus sessions are designed to help you build and maintain this specific routine.

Question 32

Where can I find the 'Sukoon' study playlist?

Accepted Answer

It is available on Spotify. You can find the direct link on the 'Links' page of this portfolio.

Question 33

Does the app work without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 90% of the features (Clock, Todo, Pomodoro, Focus Insights) are 100% offline. Internet is only required for URL shortening and updates.

Question 34

Who designed the DeepDeyIIT logo?

Accepted Answer

The logo was custom-designed by Deep Dey himself, keeping the 'Dark-Amber' and minimal tech aesthetic in mind.

Question 35

What’s new in Transparent Clock v08.02.2026?

Accepted Answer

This version finalized the Pomodoro focus tracking algorithm and added a stable QR scanner utility to the suite.

Question 36

Why was the deepdeyiitk.com domain discontinued?

Accepted Answer

Due to infrastructure restructuring, the focus has shifted to more scalable systems hosted on Odoo and Vercel.

Question 37

How does the app prevent memory leaks?

Accepted Answer

The app uses efficient C# Garbage Collection and optimized UI rendering logic (DrawingContext) to ensure smooth performance even on low-end hardware.

Question 38

Does the app have a dedicated Dark Mode?

Accepted Answer

Transparent Clock is built on a permanent 'Dark-Amber' theme designed to reduce eye strain during long night-time study sessions.

Question 39

How do Physics Wallah batches influence the app?

Accepted Answer

Since Deep studies from PW, the app's default focus intervals are synced with the typical lengths of 'Arjuna' and 'Manzil' marathon lectures.

Question 40

How do I fix a 'SQLite Read-Only' error?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the app folder has 'Write' permissions. It is recommended to install the app in a non-system drive (like D: or E:) to avoid permission issues.

Question 41

What is the Discord Study Bot?

Accepted Answer

It is a part of the qlynk ecosystem that helps students track their study hours on Discord and compete on global leaderboards.

Question 42

Why was Portfolio v2.x created?

Accepted Answer

While v1 was a legacy HTML project, v2.x was built using React and Framer Motion to provide a faster, cinematic system dashboard experience.

Question 43

How does the app check for updates?

Accepted Answer

The app uses an internal `UpdateChecker.cs` logic that automatically pings GitHub releases on startup to see if a newer version is available.

Question 44

Can I show my handwritten notes on the clock?

Accepted Answer

Currently, only text-based Todo items are supported. A 'Sticky Notes' feature is on the long-term roadmap for post-2027 development.

Question 45

What does 'Project Restructuring' mean in your status?

Accepted Answer

It means the underlying code is being made more modular and efficient to ensure easier maintenance and fewer bugs in the long run.

Question 46

What is Deep's favorite coding language?

Accepted Answer

Deep prefers TypeScript and Python for web/AI work, but chooses C# for high-performance desktop applications.

Question 47

Why is the app installer size so small?

Accepted Answer

The app uses a framework-dependent architecture, which means it only ships the necessary application code without bundling the entire .NET runtime.

Question 48

When was the app published on Uptodown?

Accepted Answer

Transparent Clock was officially listed on the Uptodown store in the early phase of 2026.

Question 49

Does the app provide audio notifications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the app uses native Windows system sounds to notify you when a Pomodoro focus or break session is completed.

Question 50

What happens to these projects after you enter IIT?

Accepted Answer

Deep plans to use the advanced engineering knowledge gained at IIT to scale these apps into global SaaS products.

Question 51

Why isn't HEIC image format supported in utilities?

Accepted Answer

Due to native Windows codec limitations, the image utility currently only supports standard formats like JPEG and PNG.

Question 52

Where are the app's icons sourced from?

Accepted Answer

Most icons are from Lucide React or custom-designed SVGs, manually color-coded to match the 'Dark-Amber' palette.

Question 53

Why is the architecture modular?

Accepted Answer

It allows for adding new features (like a new dashboard tab) without having to rewrite the entire system from scratch.

Question 54

How can I find Deep Dey on LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

You can search for the handle 'deepdeyiit' on LinkedIn to connect with him.

Question 55

Where can I find the System Architecture documents?

Accepted Answer

The 'Projects' section of this portfolio provides a deep-dive PDF blueprint for every major tool built.

Question 56

Does the app block background noise?

Accepted Answer

No, it is a visual productivity tool. For audio focus, Deep recommends his curated 'Sukoon' Spotify playlist.

Question 57

Why are there quotes on the website loading screen?

Accepted Answer

They are designed to provide value and keep the user engaged while the heavy 3D assets of the portfolio load in the background.

Question 58

What happened during the GitHub account flagging incident?

Accepted Answer

In April 2026, a high-volume backup script caused a temporary flag. Deep contacted GitHub support immediately to resolve and restore the account.

Question 59

How does Deep manage JEE pressure?

Accepted Answer

Coding acts as a stress-buster for Deep. When he feels academic burnout, he shifts to designing system architectures for a while.

Question 60

What is the next big project?

Accepted Answer

Currently, 'The Great Academic Grind' is the main project. Active software development will resume post-JEE 2027.

Question 61

What is the role of 'main.py' in your static files repository?

Accepted Answer

It serves as the core execution engine for my Python-based automation scripts, handling task scheduling and internal system pings.

Question 62

How does the Discord Bot handle continuous uptime?

Accepted Answer

The bot utilizes a 'keep-alive' logic combined with a Flask-based web server, allowing it to remain responsive 24/7 even on free-tier hosting.

Question 63

What Python libraries are essential for your study tools?

Accepted Answer

I rely heavily on 'discord.py' for bot interactions, 'requests' for API communication, and 'Flask' for maintaining web hooks.

Question 64

How does Transparent Clock interact with the Windows Registry?

Accepted Answer

The app only accesses the Registry to toggle the 'Run on Startup' feature. It does not modify system-critical keys to ensure stability.

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