Developer Guides
Deeper Than Code Learning Resources
Big Poppa Code Developer Guides
Welcome to the Deeper Than Code learning hub. Every guide uses my EDIP methodology (Explain, Demonstrate, Imitate, Practice) — the same approach I use when teaching my students to help you truly master each concept.
JavaScript
The language of the web. From fundamentals to advanced patterns.
- Fundamentals - Variables, functions, arrays, objects, and more
- Async JavaScript - Promises, async/await, event loop
- Object-Oriented JS - Classes and prototypes
- DOM Manipulation - Interact with web pages
Backend Languages
Build server-side applications with your language of choice.
Python
Elegant syntax, rapid development.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Go (Golang)
Fast, reliable, efficient.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Ruby
Programmer happiness.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
PHP
Powers the web.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Java
Enterprise standard.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Rust
Safe and blazingly fast.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Dart
Cross-platform with Flutter.
- Introduction | OOP | APIs | Routing
Frontend Frameworks
Build modern user interfaces.
- React - Component-based UIs by Meta
- Vue - Progressive framework
- Angular - Enterprise-ready
- Svelte - Compile-time magic
Core Concepts
Essential knowledge for every developer.
Data & APIs
- CRUD Operations - The foundation of data manipulation
- REST API Design - Build RESTful services
- GraphQL - Modern API queries
- Databases - SQL and NoSQL
Architecture
- MVC Pattern - Model-View-Controller
- Microservices - Distributed systems
- State Management - Managing app state
Security
- Authentication - User identity
- Security Best Practices - Protect your apps
DevOps
- Git Workflow - Version control
- Docker - Containerization
- CI/CD - Automation
- Deployment - Go live
Full-Stack Development
Build complete applications from frontend to backend.
- MERN Architecture - MongoDB, Express, React, Node
- SSR vs CSR - Rendering strategies
- API Design - Robust API patterns
- Authentication - Full-stack auth
- Real-time Features - WebSockets and more
The EDIP Learning Method
Every guide follows this proven structure:
- Explain - Understand the concept with real-world analogies
- Demonstrate - See working code examples
- Imitate - Modify examples to build understanding
- Practice - Apply knowledge with challenges
Learning Paths
Complete Beginner
Backend Developer
- Choose your language: Python, Go, Ruby, or Java
- REST API Design
- Databases
- Authentication
- Docker
- CI/CD
Polyglot Developer
Compare concepts across languages:
About These Guides
Created by Arthur Bernier Jr (Big Poppa Code), these guides combine years of teaching experience with practical industry knowledge. Each guide is designed to take you from understanding to mastery.
- 88 Articles covering programming essentials
- 8 Languages compared and contrasted
- EDIP Format for effective learning
- Real-World Examples from production code