If used incorrectly, video tutorials are a waste of time! This video lays out why this is the case and how to overcome it by avoiding the "happy path" and using a concept called the "zone of proximal development".
Use these techniques to escape tutorial hell and learn software engineering topics more effectively!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - The problems with video tutorials
01:00 - The "happy path"
01:24 - Zone of proximal development
02:15 - You're gonna have a bad time
02:45 - Tips for using video tutorials effectively
02:49 - Use the video as a jumping-off point
03:31 - Learn to read technical documentation
04:02 - Look for similar open-source projects
04:24 - ??? -- you'll have to watch the video for this one 😁
05:43 - Why do these methods work?
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