From the Commodore 64 to iOS Development My journey into software began in the 80s, sitting in front of a Commodore 64, typing code from magazines and discovering the thrill of making something appear on the screen that wasn’t there a moment earlier. That early spark carried me into the shareware era, where I built […]

Vibe Coding: When Intuition Meets Development There’s a shift happening in how we think about writing code. While traditional software development emphasizes rigorous planning, detailed specifications, and methodical execution, a different approach has been gaining traction—one that developers are calling “vibe coding.” What Is Vibe Coding? Vibe coding is less about following strict methodologies and

The Golden Age of Shareware: How “Try Before You Buy” Revolutionized 1980s Software Before app stores, before digital downloads, before the internet as we know it, there was shareware—a revolutionary distribution model that democratized software development and gave birth to some of the most beloved games and applications of the personal computer era. What Was

Good news, I’ve finally released HoursCal 1.0 on the App Store.   After many months of coding and testing, I’m really proud and excited to launch this initial release of HoursCal.   What is HoursCal ? HoursCal lets you manage your projects and tasks easily. In fact, HoursCal can manage any kind of projects and

Programming allows me to reduce my anxiety, to reduce my stress, and to calm the little hamster that runs into my head.   In 2016, depression, stress, and generalized anxiety disorders were manifested in my life. From then on, my life turned into a kind of nightmare. All everyday tasks that were commonplace became painful

My name is Sylvain Lafrance, I’m from Québec, Canada. Before beginning, English is not my main language. Please excuse any mistakes I could have done in my posts. As far as I can remember, I always liked electronic and computer stuff. My first contact with a “computer” is when I was in 5th or 6th