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Comprehensive training and resources for developers to master both backend and frontend application development. Not for beginners — for those ready to level up.
Progressive system-building curriculum. Deconstruct, understand, reconstruct. The atomic approach to learning software from the ground up.
; every developer must know before applying to [eax]
CPU pipelines, memory hierarchy, cache levels, registers, instruction sets. Understanding how the machine actually executes your code.
Process management, file systems, shell scripting, permissions. Being comfortable navigating and working in a Linux terminal environment.
Pointers, memory allocation, stack vs heap, compilation pipeline. C is the language of the system — understanding it unlocks everything above.
Branching, merging, rebasing, conflict resolution, working with remotes. Essential working experience — not just `git add . && git push`.
Variables, functions, closures, prototypes, async/await, the event loop. Understanding the language that runs the web — deeply, not superficially.
HTML/CSS/DOM, APIs, servers, databases, HTTP. Understanding how the client and server communicate and how a full web application is structured.
Prompt engineering, tool use, context management, agentic workflows. Working with AI is now a core skill — know how to leverage agents effectively.
Arrays, linked lists, trees, hash maps, sorting, searching. The building blocks of efficient software — basics, not competitive programming.
OOP, functional, procedural, event-driven. Knowing that different paradigms exist — and that the tool shapes the thought — is half the battle.
Having built and completed simple programs. A basic portfolio proves you can finish things — the most important skill nobody teaches.
; the giants whose shoulders we stand on
curated favorites of vardanator — not the ultimate list, just essential reading for any serious engineer
The Art of Computer Programming, TeX
b. 1938
Linux Kernel, Git
b. 1969
Father of Information Theory
1916–2001
Computer Architecture, Game Theory
1903–1957
Lisp, Artificial Intelligence pioneer
1927–2011
C Language, Unix co-creator
1941–2011
C++ Language creator
b. 1950
Unix, B language, Go, UTF-8
b. 1943
K&R C, AWK, Unix co-author
b. 1942
Inventor of the World Wide Web
b. 1955
Father of the Internet, TCP/IP
b. 1943
TCP/IP co-inventor, Internet architect
b. 1938
Creator of JavaScript, Brave browser
b. 1961
MapReduce, TensorFlow, Google Brain
b. 1968
Refactoring, Enterprise Patterns
b. 1963
Doom, Quake, id Software, VR pioneer
b. 1970
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[eax] (Enhanced Application eXperience) is an advanced educational program offering comprehensive training and resources for developers to master both backend and frontend application development, ensuring seamless and enhanced user experiences.
[eax] is not a separate academy but a division within Picsart Academy dedicated to advanced learning. It focuses on providing specialized training and resources for developers to excel in both backend and frontend application development.
[eax] is designed for Picsart Academy pre-graduates and graduates, experienced students and developers outside the academy looking to level up their skills, and current students and wave 3, 4, 5, and 6 graduates of Picsart Academy. Note: [eax] is not for beginners.
[eax] is free of charge for current Picsart Academy students and wave 3, 4, 5, and 6 graduates. Fees for others will be specified on the application page.
[eax] was established on August 1, 2024, and is located within the Picsart Academy office, specifically in the former Yellow Space area in Yerevan.
[eax] offers advanced courses and programs in both backend and frontend application development, level-up courses for experienced developers, and collaborative projects involving students from Picsart Academy.
Yes, [eax] not only offers courses and programs but also facilitates projects that involve participants from Picsart Academy.
Keep an eye on the official [eax] website and follow their social media platforms for the latest updates and announcements. Application and updates are also available on Picsart Academy's website.
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Enhanced Application eXperience ([eax]) is a division within Picsart Academy offering advanced training in backend and frontend application development.
Established on August 1, 2024, in the former Yellow Space in Yerevan, [eax] is designed for Picsart Academy pre-graduates, graduates, and experienced developers.
It provides advanced courses, level-up programs, and collaborative projects. This is not a beginner program — this is where you come to push past limits and build at a professional level.