DEV Community: Aditya Sorathiya

🚀 PasteDB is now on AlternativeTo!

Aditya Sorathiya — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:19:43 +0000

PasteDB is a modern paste-sharing platform built for developers. Share code, notes, logs, markdown, links, and images with ease. Features include public and private pastes, end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) sharing, syntax highlighting, custom URLs, Burn After Read, QR code sharing, Nearby Transfer, Markdown preview, an Explore page, REST API, Python SDK, VS Code extension, and API key management. Fast, privacy-focused, and designed to simplify sharing and collaboration.

I got approval on 27 July 26

See on AlternativeTo : https://alternativeto.net/software/pastedb/about/

https://alternativeto.net/software/pastedb

Why I Keep My Frontend and Backend Separate (Even in the Same Repository)

Aditya Sorathiya — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:10:57 +0000

When I started building web applications, I quickly realised that keeping the frontend and backend as separate applications made development much easier.

My current setup looks like this:

project/
│
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── config.js
│   ├── script.js
│   └── ...
│
├── backend/
│   ├── main.py
│   ├── auth.py
│   ├── ....
│   └── ...
│
└── README.md

I still keep everything in one Git repository, but the frontend and backend are deployed independently.

1.Frontend

HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Hosted on Netlify

2.Backend

FastAPI
Hosted on Render

3.Database

MongoDB Atlas

Why this works well

Independent deployments

If I update the UI, I only redeploy Netlify.

If I add a new API endpoint, I only redeploy Render.

Neither deployment affects the other.

Cleaner codebase

The frontend focuses only on:

User interface

API requests

Client-side logic

The backend focuses only on:

Authentication

Database operations

Business logic

Security

Each application has a single responsibility.

Better security

Database credentials and secrets stay in the backend.

The frontend never contains:

MongoDB URI

API keys

Secret tokens

Instead, it communicates with the backend through HTTP requests.

Easier maintenance

When a bug appears, I immediately know where to look.

UI bug? → Frontend.

Database bug? → Backend.

Authentication bug? → Backend.

Easy hosting

Using different platforms allows each service to do what it does best.

Netlify serves static files quickly through its CDN.

Render runs the FastAPI server.

MongoDB Atlas manages the database.

Each service specialises in its own task.

Do you need separate repositories?

Not necessarily.

For solo developers and small teams, a single repository with separate frontend and backend folders is often a great choice. It keeps everything together while still maintaining a clear separation of concerns.

As projects grow, some teams move to separate repositories, while others continue using a monorepo. Both approaches can work well—the important part is keeping the frontend and backend independent enough that they can be developed and deployed separately.

I Built a Paste Tool That Never Stores Your Data on a Server

Aditya Sorathiya — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:37:54 +0000

Most paste services upload your content to a server before giving you a shareable link.

I wanted something simpler for sharing sensitive information like passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, recovery codes, or short private notes.
So I built Link Paste.

How it works
🔗 Your entire paste is stored inside the URL.
🚫 Nothing is uploaded or saved on any server.
⚡ The link is generated instantly in your browser.
🔒 No link = no access to the data.
🗑️ Lose the link = the data is gone forever.

Since there's no database, there are no server-side copies to delete, leak, or expire.
It's best suited for:

Passwords
Wi-Fi credentials
Recovery codes
Temporary secrets
Short private notes ("shower thoughts" or reminders)

This isn't intended for large files or permanent storage—it's designed for quick, private sharing without relying on a backend.
I'd love feedback on the idea and suggestions for improving it.

👉 Try it here: https://pastedb.netlify.app/newLink

To Instant share Long Links, QR code is provided

To scan QR, go to https://pastedb.netlify.app/scan

For more features
https://pastedb.netlify.app

I Built a Tool That Lets Teachers Write Once and Teach Every Class

Aditya Sorathiya — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:39:26 +0000

Every day, teachers repeat the same process.
They solve a math problem on the board for one class, erase it, then rewrite the exact same solution for the next section. The explanation changes, but the writing doesn't.
While building PasteDB, I started wondering:
What if teachers only had to write it once?
The idea is simple:
Write the solution on the board once.
Capture it as an image or digital note.
Upload it.
Open the same page in every classroom using the projector.
Spend time explaining instead of rewriting.
I'm exploring how a developer-focused paste sharing platform can also become a lightweight classroom teaching tool.
I'd love feedback from teachers and developers—would something like this actually be useful?
See here https://pastedb.netlify.app

Users close to 100!!

Aditya Sorathiya — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:02:19 +0000

Complete the target for 100
Visit now https://pastedb.netlify.app
Or search
"PasteDB" on Google

Open for Freelance — Full-Stack Python & FastAPI Developer | Websites, APIs & Custom Tools

Aditya Sorathiya — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:25:15 +0000

Looking for a developer to build your next project? I create modern websites, FastAPI backends, REST APIs, Python automation tools, and custom web applications. I've built projects like PasteDB, a secure code-sharing platform with end-to-end encryption, a Python SDK, and a VS Code extension. If you need a reliable developer for your next idea, let's work together.

PasteDB: https://pastedb.netlify.app
Github: https://github.com/sorathiya903

I Built the Official PasteDB Python SDK — Upload Code, Notes & Images with Just a Few Lines of Python 🚀

Aditya Sorathiya — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:52 +0000

Stop writing raw HTTP requests

every time you want to create or manage pastes. I built the official PasteDB Python SDK to make uploading code snippets, notes, and images effortless from any Python project.

In this article you'll learn how to install the SDK, authenticate with your API key, create public and private pastes, upload images, manage your content, and integrate PasteDB into your own applications. Whether you're building automation scripts, developer tools, or AI workflows, this SDK simplifies the entire process with a clean and Pythonic API.

Resources

✨ Guest paste creation is fully supported — no account required.

📖 Documentation: https://pastedb.netlify.app/docs

🐍 Python SDK GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/sorathiya903/pastedb-package-python

NOTE : TO STORE IMAGES ADD
"images":["https://image.urls array]

Images URL array acceptable rather than whole image

🚀 My VS Code Extension Was Featured on DevBytes — Here's the Story

Aditya Sorathiya — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0000

I built PasteDB,

a modern paste-sharing platform with a VS Code extension, Python SDK, secure API keys, anonymous guest pastes, and end-to-end encrypted private sharing and much more. Recently, the VS Code extension was featured by DevBytes. In this post, I'll share the journey, what the extension does, the challenges I faced while building it, and what I learned as a student developer.

View extension on marketplace
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=adityasorathiya.pastedb

Search "pastedb" on VS code extensions section

PasteDB is More Than a Pastebin — Share Code, Images, & Notes Instantly

Aditya Sorathiya — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:06:41 +0000

Most people think PasteDB is only for developers—but it's designed for much more.

🧑‍💻 Developers

Share code snippets and error screenshots
Upload images alongside your pastes
Share logs, configs and debugging information
Generate QR codes or use Nearby Transfer

👨‍🏫 Teachers

Share class notes, assignments and reference material
Include images, diagrams and examples in a single paste
Students can open the same link instantly

🎓 Students

Receive notes with one link
Share homework, projects and study material
Save important information for later

🎤 Presenters & Speakers

Share slides, code snippets or images with your audience instantly
No QR code scanning or typing long URLs
Simply open Nearby Transfer, and people nearby can receive the paste with one tap
Great for workshops, classrooms and live demos

✨ PasteDB combines text, code and images into one shareable page, making sharing simple for everyone—not just developers.

Share Images Instantly with PasteDB

Aditya Sorathiya — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:58:42 +0000

PasteDB isn't just for sharing code anymore.

You can now upload and share images with a simple link—perfect for screenshots, diagrams, bug reports, notes, and more.

Click the Camera Icon
Select the image(s)
And Creating a paste will first upload those images

Features

📷 Upload images in seconds
🔗 Instant shareable link
🌐 Public or unlisted visibility
🔒 Optional password protection
⏳ Expiration options (10 min to never, including Burn After Read)
📱 QR code for quick sharing
⚡ Fast loading and mobile-friendly

Whether you're sharing a UI mockup, an error screenshot, or an image with friends, PasteDB keeps it simple.

Try it: https://pastedb.netlify.app/⁠

I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future features!

🚀 PasteDB Templates — Instantly Start with Ready-to-Use Code Snippets

Aditya Sorathiya — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:24:56 +0000

Stop writing the same boilerplate code over and over.

PasteDB Templates

lets you create new pastes from a collection of ready-made templates. Whether you're starting a simple HTML page, a Flask app, a FastAPI project, JavaScript script, Python file, or other common snippets, you can begin coding instantly with a single click.

✨ Why use Templates?
⚡ Start coding instantly
📄 Ready-made starter code
🌐 Templates for popular languages and frameworks
⏱️ Save time on repetitive setup
🚀 Great for beginners and experienced developers
Instead of creating every file from scratch, choose a template, customize it, and share it immediately with PasteDB.

How to start?

Click the blue text "Start with a template"
A dialog box will open, select the template you want

Then configure other settings and create the paste!

See Create Page

Magic Nearby Transfer for PasteDB — Send Code to Nearby Devices Without QR Codes or Links 🚀

Aditya Sorathiya — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:55:49 +0000

Ever wanted to send a code snippet from one device to another without generating a QR code, copying a link, or messaging yourself?
I built Nearby Transfer into PasteDB. It lets you send a public paste directly to another nearby device with just a few taps.
It feels a bit like magic.

Nearby Transfer in PasteDB

Normally, sharing a paste means:
Copying a URL
Sending it through WhatsApp/Discord
Scanning a QR code
Nearby Transfer skips all of that.
If the receiver is nearby, you simply select their device and send the paste instantly.

🧑‍💻 Receiver

Open PasteDB.
Go to Transfer Page.
Become discoverable:
Mobile: Hold 3 fingers on the screen for 3 seconds, or press and hold the Be Discoverable button for 3 seconds.

Desktop/Laptop: Press and hold the Be Discoverable button for 3 seconds.
Your device becomes visible to nearby users for 10 seconds.

📤 Sender

Open any public paste to share.
Click Nearby Share.
Nearby discoverable devices appear.
Select the device.
The paste opens instantly on the receiver's device.

No QR code.
No copy-paste.
No messaging apps.

📍 Location Permission

Nearby Transfer uses your approximate location to find nearby devices.
For the best experience, both the sender and receiver should allow location access.
Location is only used to improve nearby discovery.

🌐 Try it

PasteDB
https://pastedb.netlify.app⁠

Transfer Page
https://pastedb.netlify.app/transfer⁠

GitHub
https://github.com/sorathiya903/pastedb⁠

I'd love to hear your feedback or ideas for improving the feature!