Online videos are how most new coders learn now

I see it everywhere, from forums to social media. Beginners seem to prefer watching over reading.

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Why do people even bother with those endless tutorial videos? I tried that crap when learning Python and it was a total waste of time. I got way better results just forcing myself to read the actual official documentation, even when it was boring. Sure, it's harder at first, but you learn where to find answers fast instead of just copying what you see. Now if I need to remember something, I can search the docs in two seconds instead of scrubbing through some video. Text is just better for this stuff.

sanchez.robert9d ago

Oh man, I feel called out by this. I learned from videos too, but my progress was so slow I think I aged in dog years. In my experience, I'd watch a video, then immediately forget the first step and have to go back. Your mileage may vary, but if you're as forgetful as me, maybe keep a notebook handy. Videos are helpful for seeing how things work, though, so I get the appeal.

holly_jones299d ago

My coding bootcamp instructor told us to watch tutorials at 1.5x speed. Like @sanchez.robert said, forgetting steps is a real issue. I paused every minute to jot down notes, which made sessions longer but saved time later. Actually doing the code while watching helped more than just taking notes. For complex topics, I now skip videos and use written tutorials with searchable text. Video demos are good for visuals, but text is faster for reference.