Maxime Van Hees developed the foundational HeroDB client library for the freeflowuniverse/herolib repository, focusing on enabling seamless integration with the HeroDB API. Using the V programming language, he implemented a JSON-RPC client that establishes connections, lists available database instances, and parses backend metadata. His approach emphasized reusable client architecture and commit-driven development, laying the groundwork for future features and streamlining developer onboarding. While no major bugs were addressed during this period, Maxime’s work accelerated data access and improved the client-server interface. The project demonstrated skills in API development, backend systems, and protocol handling within a modern development workflow.