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OTC CatchUp #275
Author: Ankush Kapoor
Date: 14-02-2026
Duration: 1 hr 56 mins
Topics Discussed
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Ankush shared his plan to conduct a 2-day workshop titled "Git: Inside Out".
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Day 1 will cover Git and GitHub fundamentals and day 2 will focus on Git internals.
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He mentioned referring to Git Internals by Harsh Kapadia.
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Bhavesh suggested including Oh My Git! - an interactive game to learn Git internals.
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Mridun shared GitHub Education teaching resources:
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Ankush discussed about Discord’s age verification system and how it can currently be bypassed.
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Anuj asked for advice on learning web development and how to approach hackathons - whether to master topics first or learn through participation.
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Bhavesh suggested building strong fundamentals, creating simple projects, and then participating in hackathons.
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He also mentioned that hackathons are valuable for building connections and having fun.
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Ankush asked about strategies for applying to internships.
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Bhavesh shared Internshala.
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Ayush discussed kernel bypass techniques and their use in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) systems.
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He explained that HFT systems require ultra-low latency, often achieved by bypassing the kernel networking stack and interacting directly with the Network Interface Card (NIC).
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A discussion took place around cheating in competitive coding and ranking platforms.
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Alpesh mentioned that similar malpractice exists in cybersecurity exams, including the use of Telegram groups and remote assistance services.
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He also shared:
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Hack The Box Academy - highlighting its structured cybersecurity learning paths.
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PwnAdventure3 was shared, a security-focused game where players are given access to the client source code and are required to analyze and modify it to exploit server-side vulnerabilities in order to progress through levels.
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