VIAL Sébastien
Junior full-stack developer, passion senior
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8 years ago, I fell in love with Java.
It all began when I discovered the power to modify my favorite game, Minecaft, unlocking a new world of possibilities.
From that moment on, I dedicated myself to enhancing my gaming experience, particularly on my favorite Minecraft server, 2b2t.
What started as simple modifications evolved into a collaborative effort with like-minded individuals, forging friendships that endure to this day. Together, we didn't just tweak the game; we built a community — a tool that bound us together within the virtual realms.
Our creations were more than just enhancements; they were innovations. We developed sophisticated tools, enabling real-time information sharing, integrated private chats, and much more—fulfilling our every desire within the game.
Push it to the limits!
There came a moment when we realized our code wasn't cutting it: lag spikes, convoluted spaghetti code... something had to change.
It was time to start afresh, leveraging years of accumulated knowledge to craft something truly remarkable. And so, a new project was born: Mizu.
Through techniques like annotation processing, runtime compilation, and bytecode modification, we not only pushed the boundaries of Minecraft but also stretched the JVM to minimize our impact on the game.
For example, take Kawa, a prime example of our achievements. This event bus outperforms most open-source alternatives like Google's Guava event bus or greenrobot's event bus thanks to Kotlin's ability to inline functions.
We developed libraries and tools tailored to our needs. At this juncture, we could have continued, but as most of us ventured into university and pursued our own paths, our collective journey stopped.
However, there comes a time for new horizons.
Despite my affection for Java and Kotlin, I found their scope somewhat limiting, prompting a desire to venture into uncharted territory.
This quest led me to explore various programming languages, eventually crossing paths with web development—both on the backend and frontend.
Along this journey, I embarked on personal and university projects such as JournAI (Rust + OpenAI + React), Errbmb (Express + Angular), EcoTracker (Android) and some more personal projects JournAI (AWS CDK + Nuxt) and the development of my own website (Nuxt).
Moreover, I had the privilege to apply my skills professionally, contributing to projects like sport-related data visualization using Svelte and collaborating with MyEasyFarm during internships.