Build real projects. Learn what matters.

At Higher Theory Dev, we create full product series — not just language tutorials.
We build real-world projects designed to become businesses, and we invite you to grow with us.

From idea to launch, join our journey — where learning meets entrepreneurship.

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Hey, I'm Johnny
Your Guide to Building Real Projects

Johnny smiling in black and white

I'm just a guy with a guitar who codes trying to get better at both. I’ve been building things on the web since the early 2000s, starting with Simpsons-themed websites I hosted from my family computer using Netscape Composer and WAMP. I was hooked from the beginning.

In 2010, I decided to take things seriously. I started with HTML and CSS, moved into PHP, and then found my home in Ruby on Rails. Since then, I’ve spent most of my career working with Rails and JavaScript/Node — and more recently, I’ve been diving deeper into Go.

I’ve always been less interested in writing code for the sake of it, and more focused on building things that actually work — things that solve problems and can become businesses.

That’s what Higher Theory Dev is all about. We create full product walkthroughs and explore a wide range of code-related topics. We share these through a variety of long- and short-form content, showing what it really looks like to bring ideas to life — from the messy early stages all the way to launch and beyond.

If you're learning, building, or just curious how real software gets made, you’re welcome here. Ask questions, follow along, and grow with us.

We’re building in public — and you’re invited.

Projects That Matter

At Higher Theory Dev, we build more than code — we create real products designed to become thriving businesses. Each project here is a journey you can follow, from idea to launch.

Click on any project to dive into the full series of tutorials and see how these ideas come to life.

Klipshow

A tool for Twitch streamers that lets viewers pay to trigger approved short clips from social platforms.

Smash Factory

Brings real-time interaction to Smash Bros Twitch streams using token-triggered item drops.

Live Arcade

Gamified support system where viewers play arcade games on stream and fight for high scores.

Byte Sized

Short-form videos that cut to the chase — simple explanations, powerful takeaways, and dev knowledge that sticks.

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