Hello World: Finally My Own "Home" on the Internet

Hello world! I'm Aldi.

As a software engineer, my life basically revolves around the terminal, wrestling with code, and chasing down bugs that refuse to let me live.

After way too long just "renting" space on social media to yap, I finally decided to build my own "home" here. It’s not just about flexing code. It's about documenting the real parts of my life that usually get buried in all the digital noise.

Why am I doing this?

Ngl, the idea for aldinugraha.me has been living in my head rent-free for a while. But honestly? I just wanted to reclaim my focus.

I’m officially done with the endless scrolling, the "brainrot" short videos, and all the chaotic AI filler that's everywhere right now. I needed a quiet corner to actually write and think for myself.

Why English & Why Writing? You’ll notice I’m writing this in English. Beyond reaching more people, I’m using this to level up my English skills and actually learn how to write. I’m a big believer in "learning by doing," and there’s no better way to get better at storytelling than writing about things I actually care about. So yeah, bear with me while I polish my skills.

The Tech Stack I built this using Svelte for the frontend and Go for the backend. Why? Honestly, just because I wanted to. No deep technical breakdown here, I just liked the vibe of these tools and wanted to see what I could build with them. It's my personal sanctuary, so I make the rules.

What’s the move?

I’m not boxing myself into just "tech talk." Life is more than syntax. Expect stories about:

• Tech & Engineering: System migrations, dev tips, and whatever I pick up on the job.
• Books: Reviews of what I’m reading, mostly stuff that shifts my perspective and helps me stay locked in.
• Fitness: My "Zero-to-Hero" attempt at staying consistent. Let’s see if I can actually beat the "couch potato" allegations.
• Style: Lowkey experimenting with my looks on a budget. Just trying to find the right outfits for hanging out, traveling, or just going wherever the vibe takes me.
• Financial Learning: No "get rich quick" scams. Just me learning personal finance from scratch, from decoding reports to actually saving for the future.

Wrapping Up

This blog is basically a witness to me growing up, both as a dev and a human. It’s about choosing to be intentional instead of just mindless scrolling. Thanks for stopping by.

Stay tuned, it's gonna be a mix of cool stuff and total randomness. See ya!