About Sugar Free Code
Learning web development without the framework sugar
Our Mission
Sugar Free Code was created with a simple mission: to help developers understand the core technologies of the web without relying on frameworks and libraries.
In today's web development landscape, frameworks and libraries are everywhere. While they provide powerful abstractions and can speed up development, they also introduce complexity and hide the underlying technologies that make everything work.
We believe that truly understanding vanilla JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS is essential for becoming a great web developer. When you understand the fundamentals, you can make better decisions about which tools to use and when to use them.
Our Philosophy
Understanding Over Memorization
We focus on helping you understand how things work, not just memorizing framework-specific APIs or patterns.
Transparency
We believe in transparent code that shows exactly what's happening, without hiding behind abstractions.
Performance First
By using vanilla code, you can create faster, more efficient websites without the bloat of unnecessary dependencies.
Practical Skills
We teach practical skills that you can apply in any web development context, not just with specific frameworks.
Our Team
Sugar Free Code was created by a team of developers who believe in the importance of understanding the fundamentals.
Kevin Coyle
Developer
Kevin has 15+ years of development experience, starting off as a Drupal developer but branching off into AI and now circling back to basics with Sugar Free Code.
Join Our Community
We're building a community of developers who value understanding the fundamentals of web development. Join us to learn, share, and grow together.