Code is an efficient way of communicating with computers, and like with humans, communication is a skill some people are very talented at, while others have to work hard to excel at it.

The problem I’ve faced many situations where I wanted to load / stress test some endpoints. Being able to compare new developments and algorithms with ultra-accurate hits is something each growing web software company wants.

What problem do we want to solve? Choosing a technology to communicate between services isn’t a simple decision. The point of this analysis was to discover the main actors serving this purpose; and to understand what is the perfect structural fit for Livestorm, knowing the scope of its application could go beyond a simple service communication.

One of the greatest advantages of Ruby as a language is its simplicity. It has a lack of syntax and structure that lends it an elegance that is missing from more complex languages. Outsiders think that since it’s easy to read it must also be easy to write. But this…

I had finally finished to code the MVP of Alfred. Everything seemed perfect, the flow was simple and intuitive, the colours attractive and the whole system finally in place and live. The beta tester I decided to let one my friend try out and ask me something as if he were a customer…

First, work on the idea, like a lot For Alfred, I easily went through the idea for 2 entire months, yes that’s a ton of time without doing anything visible. I was averaging 6 hours per day on thinking and noting. I was talking with friends and gathering business models ideas. …

Do not start by the code Despite having built up several projects, I realized this was the mistake I was doing, a huge one. I was choosing a tech and going with the flow. Except the code should be a tool you use at the very end, like a small detail in the project. …

I had several project ideas in my life, but never thought of writing up the process leading to the making of the MVP, or even the company building. This time, I decided even if the idea may not work, I won’t let it fall into darkness, and share the knowledge…

Cet article est une retranscription d’un article rédigé sur mon [ancien] blog personnel le 28/02/2014 Les gens ont du mal à réaliser le nombre de propositions provenant de petits entrepreneurs qu’un développeur indépendant reçoit dans sa boite mail. Je ne parle bien évidemment pas de super projets r̶a̶p̶i̶d̶e̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ payés et…