HgN Lab

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!
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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
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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
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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
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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