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Xpress++

A C++ web framework that gives you Express-style simplicity on top of Drogon — one of the fastest HTTP servers ever benchmarked. Wraps complex Drogon API in a familiar minimal interface.

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Duration

3 months

Team

Solo

Status

Completed

Stack

2 Techs

Key Features
Express-style routing syntax
Built-in middleware chain
Path parameter support
JSON response helpers
One-line server bootstrapping
xpress++.app
Xpress++ screen 1

The Challenge

  • •Drogon is extremely fast but has complex API
  • •Too much boilerplate for simple routes
  • •Hard for developers to adopt Drogon

The Solution

  • Built Express-like routing interface for Drogon
  • Added middleware support (logger, CORS, etc.)
  • Simplified server setup with minimal code

Impact & Learnings

  • •Reduced C++ web boilerplate by 80%
  • •Learned high-performance HTTP server internals
  • •Made Drogon accessible to more developers

Future Roadmap

  • •Add middleware ecosystem
  • •Implement WebSockets support
  • •Create template engine integration