Berlin-Based PHP & React Development Experts Building Solutions That Scale
A Berlin-based consultancy with 18+ years of expertise in custom software development, legacy code modernization, and digital transformation. We rescue stalled vibe-coded projects, harden AI-generated code for production, and help businesses across Europe build secure, high-performance web applications with PHP/Symfony, React/Next.js, and cloud-native architectures.
React, Next.js, PHP, Symfony
Clean, maintainable code
Front-end to back-end
Custom Software Development Services
We help tech-driven businesses across Europe build, optimize, and scale with expert PHP/Symfony and React/Next.js development. Whether you need to rescue a stalled vibe-coded project, secure an AI-generated codebase, build from scratch, or modernize legacy systems, we bring proven expertise to accelerate your growth.
Code Quality Consulting
Expert code audits for PHP, JavaScript, and AI-generated codebases. We identify security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt in vibe-coded projects and deliver actionable fixes.
Legacy Code Optimization
Modernize PHP 5.x/7.x to PHP 8+, migrate outdated frameworks to Symfony 6+, and refactor monoliths into scalable microservices. Reduce maintenance costs by up to 40%.
Custom Software Development
Build tailored web applications with PHP/Symfony backend and React/Next.js frontend. From MVP to enterprise-scale systems with CI/CD, cloud deployment, and ongoing support.
Web Application Development
High-performance, SEO-optimized web apps with React 18, Next.js 14, TypeScript, and modern API architectures (REST, GraphQL). Mobile-first, accessible, and built for conversion.
Tech Stack Strategy
Choose the right technologies for your business goals. Expert guidance on PHP vs Node.js, SQL vs NoSQL, monolith vs microservices, and cloud provider selection (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Digital Transformation
End-to-end digital transformation roadmaps: process automation, cloud migration, API-first architecture, and DevOps implementation. Measurable ROI with reduced operational costs.
Modern Tech Stack: PHP, React & Cloud Infrastructure
PHP & Symfony
Expert backend development with PHP 8 and Symfony 6+
React & Next.js
Modern frontend with React 18, Next.js 14, and TypeScript
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
Database & API
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
Industry-Specific Software Solutions
18+ years of experience delivering compliant, secure, and scalable solutions across highly regulated industries. We understand sector-specific challenges - from GDPR compliance in FinTech to HIPAA requirements in Healthcare.
E-Commerce & Retail
Building scalable online stores and retail management systems with focus on performance and user experience.
FinTech & Banking
Developing secure, compliant solutions for financial services, from payment processing to banking applications.
Healthcare & MedTech
Building secure and innovative healthcare platforms that enhance patient care and streamline medical workflows.
Real Estate & PropTech
Streamlining property management and real estate operations with modern digital solutions.
Education & E-Learning
Building engaging learning platforms and educational technology solutions that enhance the learning experience.
Travel & Hospitality
Developing booking systems and travel platforms that prioritize user experience and efficiency.
Latest Insights
Explore our latest thoughts on software development, technology trends, and best practices.
Fine-Tuning vs RAG vs Prompt Engineering: The LLM Customization Decision Framework
Prompt engineering, RAG, and fine-tuning solve different problems. A practical framework for choosing between them, with cost comparisons and the build vs managed service question for each.
Software Estimation: Why It's Hard and How to Do It Less Badly
Estimates fail for predictable reasons: unknown unknowns, the planning fallacy, and a habit of confusing effort with duration. Here are the techniques we use to estimate client projects with honest uncertainty ranges, and the contract shapes that keep a bad estimate from sinking the relationship.
Symfony Cache Component: HTTP Caching, Application Cache, and the Patterns That Make Them Work Together
Symfony ships three caching layers that most teams treat as one. Here is a mental model for HttpCache, the Cache contracts, and the Doctrine result cache, plus a Redis setup that survives a multi-tenant dashboard without stampedes or stale data.
Architecture Fitness Functions: Automated Quality Gates for SaaS Codebases
Fitness functions turn architecture agreements into CI checks that fail the build when a boundary breaks. Five concrete examples for Symfony and Next.js teams, with code.
Coolify v4 Self-Hosted on Hetzner: Complete Production Setup With Backups and Monitoring
The complete production setup for Coolify v4 on Hetzner Cloud: server sizing, locking down the dashboard, TLS, S3 backups to Object Storage, Grafana Cloud monitoring, GitHub auto deploys, and the config differences between Symfony and Next.js apps.
Symfony Flex and Recipes: Managing Package Upgrades Without Breaking Your Config
Symfony Flex writes config files, registers bundles, and edits your .env every time you install a package. Here is how recipes work under the hood, what composer recipes:update actually changes, and how to upgrade without losing your customizations.
Let's Work Together
Sandor Farkas - Founder & Lead Developer
Let's discuss your project requirements. Free initial consultation to explore how we can help you achieve your technical goals.