Hoàng Gia Nguyên
Experienced software test engineer (7+ years) who is now exploring the world of self-hosting and AI. This blog documents my journey building and managing my own servers, sharing tips and learnings along the way. Let's connect!

Agentic AI: Your New AI Teammate for Software Development
From writing boilerplate code to debugging complex issues, see how Agentic AI is set to become your new favorite pair programmer.
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Agentic AI: Your New AI Teammate for Software Development

Introducing Vibe Coding: Programming by Feel
Discover Vibe Coding, a creative programming method based on 'feel' and the help of AI to quickly turn ideas into products.
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Introducing Vibe Coding: Programming by Feel

Building Your Very First Homelab: Block Ads With AdGuard Home
Move from theory to practice with this guide to building your first homelab. I'll show you how I use Docker to run AdGuard Home, a powerful network-wide ad-blocker, and how you can get started with your own hardware.
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Building Your Very First Homelab: Block Ads With AdGuard Home

What & Why: Self-hosting
A beginner-friendly introduction to the world of self-hosting, exploring what it is, why it's a rewarding hobby, and how you can get started.
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What & Why: Self-hosting
I used Gemini CLI to create a spending tracker app in just 2 hours
A fun project that helped me explore Gemini CLI and address some personal needs
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I used Gemini CLI to create a spending tracker app in just 2 hours