I've been struggling to find effective coding tutorials on YouTube. Often, I get sidetracked by irrelevant or low-quality videos before I land on a helpful one. I also find the sidebar videos incredibly distracting. For those who are learning programming, I'm curious: What was the last tutorial you searched for, and how long did it take before you found a good one? What criteria do you use to judge whether a tutorial is worth your time—views, length, comments, channel reputation, etc.? Have you ever decided to skip YouTube altogether and take a formal course instead because it felt less frustrating? I'm looking to hear how others navigate this dilemma, as it feels like I waste a lot of time just searching instead of learning!
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I think pairing programming is one of the best approaches. Having someone who already understands the nuances can make a huge difference. Plus, they can guide you on best practices while you work.
Honestly, I don't find video tutorials all that useful for learning. I'd rather read or practice coding directly. Watching someone else often just leads to passive absorption rather than active learning. Instead of getting sidetracked by a video, it’s better to dive into coding yourself. And, if videos are a must, try only watching ones that are specific and concise—like introductory tutorials that describe key concepts.
I had the same issue with distractions! To avoid the sidebar, I suggest using theater mode which puts the video front and center. But honestly, I've started leaning more towards Udemy for structured courses, especially for things like Django. It’s been a game changer for me!
You might want to narrow down your search on YouTube by filtering for longer videos, say over 20 minutes, and also checking for recent uploads to avoid outdated content. I've done this and usually find much better quality tutorials that way.
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