I know LearnCpp is widely recommended, but reading a large amount of text at once is difficult for me. I think I may learn better from video lectures, as long as I practice by writing small programs alongside them. Is Cherno's C++ series still a good way to learn the language, or are there newer video courses that follow more current practices?
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The specific tutorial matters less than how actively you practice. Spend more time writing and debugging code than watching videos, and look up anything you don’t understand. You can use an AI assistant or other references to explain confusing topics, but make sure you verify the answers and experiment yourself.
Cherno’s material is a reasonable starting point, especially for getting familiar with C++ syntax and major concepts. It can also help to compare topics with LearnCpp, since written references may explain details or modern practices that a video series skips.
His content includes useful explanations, although not every video is structured like a complete beginner course. His code reviews can be especially helpful once you have some experience, but beginners should follow a structured progression and practice each concept with small programs.
Yes, Cherno’s videos are still useful for learning the fundamentals. The core concepts haven’t changed much, but some videos are older, so a few recommendations may not reflect the latest best practices. Code along with the lessons and build small projects instead of only watching.
Got it! I’ll make sure I’m writing code alongside the videos instead of just watching them.