Anthony Alicea is a highly experienced software developer, architect, and UX designer. He has been programming since the age of 12 and began developing websites and web applications at 16. Anthony holds a Computer Science degree from Case Western Reserve University and is a Microsoft certified software application developer. His expertise spans multiple technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, and more. He is known for his deep understanding of these topics and his ability to teach them effectively. On Udemy, Anthony Alicea has several popular courses, including "JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts" and "Learn and Understand NodeJS," which have enrolled hundreds of thousands of students. His teaching philosophy focuses on ensuring students deeply understand the concepts rather than just following along with examples.