The latest articles on DEV Community by Akshar Miyani (@akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6). https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3887625%2Fe2b0368f-83d2-4266-b315-cedc1ae0cb35.jpg https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6 en Akshar Miyani Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:33:24 +0000 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/bmi-calculator-check-your-body-mass-index-instantly-4klh https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/bmi-calculator-check-your-body-mass-index-instantly-4klh <p>Maintaining a healthy body weight is important, and BMI is a simple way to assess it.</p> <p>I created a fast and easy-to-use BMI Calculator to help you check your health status instantly.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/bmi-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/bmi-calculator</a></p> <p>What is BMI?</p> <p>BMI (Body Mass Index) is a value derived from:</p> <ul> <li>weight</li> <li>height</li> </ul> <p>It helps classify:</p> <ul> <li>underweight</li> <li>normal weight</li> <li>overweight</li> <li>obesity</li> </ul> <p>What this tool does</p> <ul> <li>calculates BMI instantly</li> <li>shows your category</li> <li>works on all devices</li> </ul> <p>Why use this calculator?</p> <ul> <li>quick health check</li> <li>no manual calculation</li> <li>accurate results</li> </ul> <p>Features</p> <ul> <li>instant calculation</li> <li>simple UI</li> <li>no data stored</li> <li>fully browser-based</li> </ul> <p>Final Thoughts</p> <p>If you want a quick way to understand your body weight category, this tool is a simple and reliable solution.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/bmi-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/bmi-calculator</a></p> productivity programming typescript frontend Akshar Miyani Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:31:54 +0000 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/emi-calculator-calculate-loan-payments-instantly-4414 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/emi-calculator-calculate-loan-payments-instantly-4414 <p>Understanding your monthly loan payments is essential before taking any financial decision.</p> <p>I built a simple and fast EMI Calculator to help estimate loan repayments instantly.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/emi-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/emi-calculator</a></p> <p>What is EMI?</p> <p>EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) is the fixed payment you make every month to repay a loan.</p> <p>It includes:</p> <ul> <li>principal amount</li> <li>interest component</li> </ul> <p>What this calculator does</p> <p>This tool helps you:</p> <ul> <li>calculate monthly EMI</li> <li>estimate total interest</li> <li>understand total repayment</li> </ul> <p>Why this tool is useful</p> <p>Before taking a loan, you should know:</p> <ul> <li>affordability</li> <li>long-term cost</li> <li>repayment schedule</li> </ul> <p>Features</p> <ul> <li>instant results</li> <li>clean interface</li> <li>no login required</li> <li>works fully in browser</li> </ul> <p>Use cases</p> <ul> <li>home loans</li> <li>car loans</li> <li>personal loans</li> </ul> <p>Final Thoughts</p> <p>This calculator gives a quick and clear idea of your loan obligations so you can make better financial decisions.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/emi-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/emi-calculator</a></p> productivity javascript performance nextjs Akshar Miyani Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:25:07 +0000 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/income-tax-calculator-india-fy-2025-26-accurate-instant-results-36c0 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/income-tax-calculator-india-fy-2025-26-accurate-instant-results-36c0 <p>Calculating income tax in India can be confusing, especially with multiple tax regimes and changing slabs.</p> <p>To simplify this, I built a fast and accurate Income Tax Calculator that works entirely in the browser.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/income-tax-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/income-tax-calculator</a></p> <p>What this calculator does</p> <p>This tool helps you:</p> <ul> <li>calculate total tax liability instantly</li> <li>compare tax regimes</li> <li>estimate deductions and taxable income</li> <li>understand your net payable tax</li> </ul> <p>Why I built this</p> <p>Most online calculators:</p> <ul> <li>feel cluttered</li> <li>are slow</li> <li>require unnecessary inputs</li> </ul> <p>This calculator focuses on:</p> <ul> <li>speed</li> <li>clarity</li> <li>accuracy</li> </ul> <p>How it works</p> <p>All calculations:</p> <ul> <li>run entirely in your browser</li> <li>require no data storage</li> <li>provide instant results</li> </ul> <p>Key Features</p> <ul> <li>Updated for FY 2025–26</li> <li>Clean and minimal UI</li> <li>Instant calculation without reload</li> <li>Works on mobile and desktop</li> </ul> <p>Who is it for?</p> <ul> <li>salaried individuals</li> <li>freelancers</li> <li>business owners</li> <li>anyone planning tax savings</li> </ul> <p>Final Thoughts</p> <p>If you're looking for a reliable way to calculate your income tax without complexity, this tool can help you get quick and accurate insights.</p> <p>🔗 Try it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/calculators/income-tax-calculator" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/calculators/income-tax-calculator</a></p> webdev opensource nextjs productivity Akshar Miyani Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:14:51 +0000 https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/how-i-built-20-calculators-using-nextjs-without-a-backend-fully-client-side-23lj https://dev.to/akshar_miyani_0569680e9e6/how-i-built-20-calculators-using-nextjs-without-a-backend-fully-client-side-23lj <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhqur4do4wjkpraqj4ohk.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhqur4do4wjkpraqj4ohk.png" alt=" " width="800" height="1149"></a><br> Introduction</p> <p>I recently built a calculator-focused web app called AxarTools, where all calculations run entirely in the browser—no backend, no APIs, and no data storage.</p> <p>The goal was simple:</p> <ul> <li>make calculators fast</li> <li>keep everything private</li> <li>maintain a consistent UX across different tools</li> </ul> <p>You can check it here:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/</a></p> <p>Why I avoided a backend</p> <p>Most calculators don’t actually need a server.</p> <p>For things like:</p> <ul> <li>EMI calculations</li> <li>income tax</li> <li>BMI</li> <li>retirement planning</li> </ul> <p>The logic is deterministic and can run instantly in the browser.</p> <p>So instead of adding:</p> <ul> <li>API routes</li> <li>databases</li> <li>server logic</li> </ul> <p>I kept everything client-side.</p> <p>This gave me:</p> <ul> <li>instant performance</li> <li>zero server cost</li> <li>better privacy (no data leaves the browser)</li> </ul> <p>Tech Stack</p> <ul> <li>Next.js</li> <li>TypeScript</li> <li>Fully client-side logic</li> <li>Reusable component system</li> </ul> <p>No:</p> <ul> <li>API routes</li> <li>database</li> <li>authentication</li> </ul> <p>How I structured the calculators</p> <p>Each calculator follows a consistent pattern:</p> <ol> <li>Input section</li> <li>Calculation logic (isolated per tool)</li> <li>Result display</li> <li>Supporting content (explanation, FAQ)</li> </ol> <p>To scale this, I:</p> <ul> <li>reused layout components</li> <li>kept logic modular</li> <li>avoided tightly coupling UI and calculation logic</li> </ul> <p>Challenges</p> <ol> <li>Maintaining consistency</li> </ol> <p>Different calculators need different inputs, but the UX should feel the same.</p> <ol> <li>Handling precision</li> </ol> <p>Financial calculations require careful rounding and formatting.</p> <ol> <li>Scaling structure</li> </ol> <p>As the number of calculators grows, organization becomes important.</p> <p>Key Takeaways</p> <ul> <li>You don’t always need a backend</li> <li>Client-side apps can scale surprisingly well for utility tools</li> <li>Consistency in UI matters more than individual page design</li> <li>Performance and simplicity go a long way</li> </ul> <p>Feedback</p> <p>I’d love feedback from other developers on:</p> <ul> <li><p>architecture choices</p></li> <li><p>scaling approach</p></li> <li><p>performance improvements</p></li> </ul> <p>Project:<br> <a href="https://axartools.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://axartools.com/</a></p> webdev typescript nextjs frontend