Where Coffee Meets Code

A wise person once said that software engineering is the art of turning coffee into code.

Here we do exactly that, separately and in combination.

• The Cafe serves delicious espresso in the heart of rural Bulgaria.
• The Forge does freelance development and builds robust, cross-platform applications, libraries and tools for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.

Our founder Jarle is a genuine Viking-descended coder from Norway, writing his first programs on CP/M back in the early 1980s - long before “personal computer” was a household term. Since then, he’s forged over one million lines of production-grade code, powering tools, user applications, core internet protocols, distributed systems and cross-platform apps and C++ libraries on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.

Software Products

NextApp - A cross-platform personal organizer and GTD powerhouse (launching soon in Beta).

Open-Source Projects

• yahat-cpp - A trivial HTTP server for simple REST APIs and other HTTP interfaces in C++ projects, including OpenMetrics.
• restc-cpp - The magic that takes the pain out of accessing JSON APIs from C++.
• RESTinCurl - A minimal library using libcurl to perform HTTP client requests.
• logfault - A header-only C++ library for application logging on all major platforms.
• shinysocks - A small, ultra-fast SOCKS proxy server that just works.
• … and many more

Freelance C++ Development

Need a principal-level C++ expert? We offer:

• Library Design - design and implement modern C++ libraries and tools
• Architecture Review - conduct architecture and design reviews
• Security Audit - perform security and vulnerability assessments
• Performance Optimization - tune performance and optimize hotspots
• CI/CD Engineering - build CI/CD pipelines and cross-platform workflows
• Team Augmentation - seamlessly join and integrate with your existing development team

Tell us about your next project: Contact Us or visit → The C++ Freelancer

Software Repair Shop

• Expert Diagnostics - Rapid root-cause analysis of crashes, memory leaks, and erratic behavior.
• Legacy Code Revival - Refactor aging C++ codebases, modularize components, and update build systems.
• Performance Boosts - Pinpoint hotspots and optimize algorithms for faster load times, lower resource usage, and smoother UX.
• Security Patching - Identify vulnerabilities, apply critical fixes, and harden your software against emerging threats.
• Seamless Integration - Resolve compatibility issues and extend functionality with new libraries, APIs, or third-party services.

Let’s talk about your needs: Contact Us

Blog & Insights

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