@Whitedragon

Learning how the internet works is my favorite field of study. Understanding how data travels between places so quickly is fascinating to me.

When I first started studying networking, I spent a lot of time experimenting with Cisco Packet Tracer for competitions. The more I learned, the more I realized that I only knew the tip of the iceberg, so I am not going to stop until I have learned as much as I can.

Back in 2023, after playing Minecraft for a few years, I wanted to host my own server and invite my friends to play. That dream is still in progress.

While building my server from scratch with the help of friends, I learned how to install operating systems, how virtual machines and Docker work, and much more. After some exploration, I started hosting services in my home lab, which made it easier for me to manage my digital life. Huge thanks to the friends who supported me along the way.

As an IT person, who does not dream of becoming a hacker when they grow up? At least, that is what I thought when I was younger.

For a while, I really enjoyed participating in CTF competitions. They helped me understand how attackers discover and exploit vulnerabilities, which also made me more aware of how to protect my own services. It is quite fun, and I have spent some time learning about it—but I am not an expert. I mainly explore it for fun, so do not expect me to know too much.

In middle school, I always wondered how people published their websites, so I made myself a promise: "I am going to create a personal website and become famous." I guess I have finished the first part.

When I first got into web development, I only knew how to build websites by dragging blocks around and editing text. Then, in high school, it finally clicked—I understood how HTML and CSS worked and started learning different frameworks and libraries. Along the way, I was inspired by many friends, and their creations encouraged me to continue working on front-end development.