The Cynikal Blog

Hi There & Welcome to My Corner of the Web!

I'm Sagnik Mandal, a undergraduate @ IIT (BHU) Varanasi, and I like to make & break shit.

Projects

CTFv

CTFv is a feature-rich, cost-free CTF platform built by COPS IIT(BHU). Designed with serverless technologies, it's scalable, secure, and entirely free to run, making cybersecurity challenges accessible to everyone.

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Writing

Making a Prediction Market (for IPL Betting)

Things I learned while building a prediction market for IPL betting. Logarithmic Market Scoring Rule, ELO Ratings, and more.

Let's make a Ray Tracer (in Go)

October 9, 2024

Learn how to build your own ray tracer in Go! Ray tracing is a powerful rendering technique that simulates light physics to create realistic computer graphics. Follow along as we implement the fundamentals inspired by Peter Shirley's famous guide.