Still coding in VC++ 6.0 after losing everything, living in a trailer

In plain words

This is a 50-second personal documentary video, not a software product. It documents the life of a software developer who spent three decades writing CAD plugins in Visual C++ 6.0, then faced industry collapse, legal loss, and major life changes. Now living in rural Canada, the developer continues coding while navigating difficult circumstances. The video captures a quiet moment from this experience and is shared as a personal reflection rather than a commercial offering.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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