My career change

Since my first pc (around 15 years old), I wanted to become a developer, or at least work in IT. It was a Dell that I had ordered online with my parents and had taken the option with a Linux installation on it (I don't think we can do that anymore). I think it's the small detail that made the difference since at the time Linux was not as accessible and you had to do research on forums to achieve your goals. If I had taken a Windows or a Mac, I might have been less interested in the subject.

I started to learn a little programming on the Site du Zéro, a site that gave several free courses on programming languages ​​(I had started a little C++) but there was also Java, web language etc... This site, designed by Mathieu Nebra, became a very well-known training platform afterwards: Openclassrooms!

I'll spare you the details between that moment and my entry into active life, but I ended up landing in a printing press. It was at the time of confinement and on the verge of my 30th birthday that I realized that it was perhaps necessary to wake up and get up in the morning for something that fascinated me! And it was my wife who said to me one evening when I got home: why don't you work in IT?

What if we started without a conventional break?

Faced with the refusal of my partner at the printing office to make me a contractual break, I used all the means made available to me by the government to promote this transition at a lower cost! And there are plenty of them! I used Transition Pro, an organization that pays for your training (also taking all of your CPF) but above all, that pays you during the training! So you stop working to devote yourself to training (but you are still on a permanent contract). At the end of this training, you are still on a permanent contract with your employer and you can return to your job if you change your mind. Of course, all of this is conditional:

Be on permanent contract for more than 5 years

Do not have too many diplomas / resources

If you meet these first conditions, a jury will choose whether you are eligible for the scheme. So I put together a file by selecting a training course that was not too expensive, long enough to be serious (no training less than 6 months) and I finally chose Cefii, a web school. in Angers, in full remote for me who lived in Rouen for a web developer training.

So I started this 100% distance training and I was pleasantly surprised by the formula. A tutor follows you throughout the process and answers your questions as you progress through the courses provided on a platform. The course was done in 2 stages: Front-end & Back-end. Some courses were a bit obsolete, I am thinking in particular of the part on jQuery, a Javascript library that is very little used nowadays, unlike React or Vue. At the end of this training, you have to do an internship in a company and submit a dissertation. to validate the diploma. I did my internship at Bruno, a branding, design & web development agency in Rouen. This internship only confirmed my appetite for web development and it was the first time for me that I came to work without feeling like a chore!

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That's it, I had now finished my training and created my own business "Le codeur Normand". This new stage of my life was accompanied by a fantastic event: the birth of my daughter! And it was at the maternity ward that I received a phone call from the Bruno agency where I had done my internship, he was looking for a front-end web developer...

So it's been several months (we are the June 10 at the writing of this article) that I work as a front-end developer and my job fascinates me! I learn new things every day and I feel my progress. The job of dev is an infinity of things to learn and that's what makes the job so exciting! If you are also at a somewhat shaky professional moment in your life, take the plunge! There is also the resignation scheme (also by Transition Pro) which I was able to benefit from in order to be able to leave my job and obtain aid for the creation of my business. You no longer have an excuse not to have fun with your work! 

I invite you to discover all the projects I have done so far: my projects.

My professional retraining to become a web developer!

Professional retraining is always a delicate moment for everyone. It is for me one of the best moments of my professional life that I remember. Undoubtedly the best choice I made and I'll explain it all to you!

The 4-Day Week: A New Approach to Improving Work-Life Balance

The 4-day week is a not so recent concept since it was Pierre Larrouturou who launched the project in 1993 to promote recruitment in companies. About 400 companies had tested the 4-day week which allowed them to obtain a partial exemption from social security contributions (8%). Since then, the law has been repealed, but some companies have kept this system. One of the best-known companies for having relaunched the 4-day week is the LDLC company. Behind this choice, which seems to be a gift for employees, there is a real economic challenge for companies!

It was Barthélémy Chalvet, Bruno's CEO, who presented the idea to us after reading an article about more and more Belgian companies moving to 4 days. The idea was to first test the formula for 3 months and see what it gave. It is possible to take either your Monday or your Friday. The number of hours per week does not change (35h) so it was decided to remove 1 hour of lunch break (out of 2 hours initially) but also to start a little earlier (8:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m.) and end 15 minutes later late (6:15 p.m.). This made it possible to maintain the number of hours worked but in a shorter period of time.

The advantages for the company and the employee are legion:

For the company :

Recruitment argument: if the company is struggling to find talent or if the remuneration is not up to the position, the 4-day week can tip the scales for the undecided candidate!

Communication lever: the 4-day week is becoming more democratic but it is not the norm. Going to 4 days means being able to communicate on the avant-garde of the company and its desire to offer a pleasant working environment for employees.

Increased productivity: Companies that adopt this system see an increase in productivity. The best-known example is that of Microsoft in Japan, which has seen an increase in productivity of almost 40% (capital.fr).


3 weekend days: at Bruno, taking this day on Monday or Friday makes it possible to extend the weekend and that's huge! When I started, I always felt like I was coming back from vacation when I came back from the weekend!

An effective remedy against burn-out: Unless you work monstrous days in hours, the 4-day week allows you to take a real break during the 3 days off and return to work with the batteries at 200%.

1 day devoted to oneself: The fact that it is not yet democratized makes this day a moment completely to oneself. If you have children, they are in school. Your friends & family are at work. So we take advantage of this day to do something alone. It's the bubble in the week that makes the difference !

In our agency, it was decided to give Friday to 50% of the team and Monday to 50% of the team which allows the agency to remain open and not to penalize our customers and our activity. I don't work on Mondays and take advantage of this day to take care of my daughter who is a few months old. It's a moment I wouldn't want to trade! In the position I previously held before my retraining (read the article on my retraining), I worked on Saturdays and took a day off during the week. I took much less advantage of my children and I even had the impression that my time was stolen from me. The 4-day week changed everything!

Imagining 1 minute working 5 days seems impossible to me today! The 4 days a week trend seems to be spreading and I think and hope it will become a norm in a few years! I had fun doing a little calculation:

If we consider that we work for about 45 years (from 20 to 65 years on average), then we can do a little calculation to find out how many days we will work less with the 4-day week (not to be reported in hour, since in my case, I always do 35h).4 days per month x 12 months = 48 additional days per year.48 x 45 = 2160 days/365 days = 6 years.

For a working life of 4 days a week, you will have worked 6 years less than the average (in working days) or rather, you will have gained 6 years of days not worked!

The 4-Day Week: A New Approach to Work-Life Balance

The 4-day week is becoming more and more popular within companies, I tell you about my experience at Bruno!

Next.js: The Revolutionary Platform for Modern Web Development

Next.js is a web development framework based on React, the popular JavaScript library for building interactive user interfaces. Created by Vercel, Next.js offers a component-based approach to building client-side and server-side web applications.

Server-side rendering (SSR): Next.js supports server-side rendering, which means that pages are rendered on the server side before being sent to the client. This improves performance by providing pre-rendered pages with initial content for a faster user experience.

Client-side rendering (CSR): In addition to server-side rendering, Next.js also supports client-side rendering for parts of the application that require dynamic interactivity. This helps combine the best of both worlds by providing a smooth user experience and instant interactivity.

Dynamic routing: Next.js offers a dynamic routing system that makes it easier to manage routes and URLs in the application. It helps create dynamic pages and optimize the browsing experience for users.

Data pre-loading: Next.js allows you to pre-load the data needed to display a page even before the user performs an action. This improves performance by reducing loading time and providing a more responsive user experience.

Performance optimization: Next.js integrates performance optimization features such as code splitting, caching, compression and resource preloading. This ensures faster loading times and a better user experience, even on slower network connections.

Increased productivity: Next.js simplifies the development process by offering out-of-the-box functionality and a component-based architecture. This allows developers to focus on business logic rather than technical aspects.

Better Performance: With its server-side rendering and optimization features, Next.js helps deliver fast and responsive web applications, providing a high-quality user experience.

Improved SEO: Server-side rendering of Next.js allows search engines to better index page content, improving SEO and web application visibility.

Scalability and scalability: Next.js is designed to handle web applications of all sizes, from small apps to high-traffic sites. It offers flexible scalability options and consistent performance even under heavy load.

Next.js has become a popular choice among web developers for building modern, high-performance, and scalable applications. With its advanced features such as server-side rendering, dynamic routing, and performance optimization, Next.js makes it easy to develop top quality web applications. responsive or e-commerce platforms, Next.js offers the tools needed to develop cutting-edge web solutions. By adopting Next.js, developers and businesses can leverage the benefits of modern technology and deliver exceptional user experiences in the ever-changing digital world.


In the world of web development, the evolution of technologies is constant. Among the most innovative frameworks that have emerged in recent years, Next.js has stood out by offering an innovative approach.

Prismic: A revolutionary solution for content management

Prismic is a modern content management solution (CMS) that has established itself as a major force in the industry. Designed to meet the needs of developers and content creators, Prismic offers an innovative approach to content management, with an emphasis on modularity, flexibility and ease of use.

One of Prismic's most notable features is its API-based approach. Instead of a traditional GUI-based content management system, Prismic provides a robust API that allows developers to fetch and manage content programmatically. This approach provides great flexibility, allowing developers to create personalized content experiences for different channels and devices.

Another key feature of Prismic is its content modeling system. Rather than being limited to a predefined content template, Prismic allows users to define their own content types and create custom templates tailored to their specific needs. This allows for finer content management and makes it easier to create complex structures, such as dynamic pages, blogs and product catalogs.

Prismic also facilitates collaboration between developers and content creators. With its easy-to-use user interface, teams can work together seamlessly, updating and modifying content in real time. Publishing workflows also help manage the different stages of the content creation process, from initial writing to final approval.

When it comes to content distribution, Prismic offers powerful features for managing translations and customizing content. It allows users to easily manage translated versions of their content and associate them with specific languages. Additionally, Prismic offers advanced content personalization features, such as audience segmentation and variation management, allowing businesses to deliver content experiences tailored to each user.

Finally, Prismic is designed to be scalable and secure. It runs on a reliable cloud infrastructure, which means businesses don't have to worry about server management or technical maintenance. Additionally, Prismic offers advanced security features, such as authentication and granular access controls, to ensure content is protected and accessible only to authorized individuals.

In today's digital world, creating and managing content is essential for businesses looking to stand out and reach their target audience. With the proliferation of websites, mobile apps and other online communication channels, it has become crucial to have a solid platform to effectively manage content and deliver it consistently.