I've already teaching myself programming in my free time by reading ebooks and watching long videos about the subject. However, I end up coming across some really short Youtube tutorial videos on programming that are able to cover a wide variety of programming knowledge in just a few minutes. As someone with ADHD, I find these videos to be helpful but, based on past experience, I'll infer that they have some sort of problem that a beginner such as myself would overlook; this is why I think it's important to share these videos with more experienced programmers and ask what their take is on these short programming tutorial videos. The first video I'll mention is a video by Godot Youtuber Miziziziz , entitled "How to Actually Start Programming". Now the reason why I don't want to directly link to his video, is because it's filled with expletives; they're not said but, they're in the code. If expletives don't bother you, feel free to look it up and then tell me what you think about it; the video is on the language Python. Another video I want to bring up is by the Youtuber Max Codez and it's entitled "Learn python in 5 minutes" and I'll actually link this one right here:

Now here is my thought's on Max Codez's video. I'd say that his video is good at covering the basics of Python but, I only watched his video after I was exposed to other videos on a Udemy course I was doing; I don't know what a total beginner would do with his video. In my opinion, Miziziziz's video on programming (which was also about Python) was much more helpful and beginner friendly. Nevertheless, I do find merit in watching Max Codez's video on the subject. So if you're a more experienced programmer, what do you think of these tutorials? Do you think more short tutorials on programming would be a good idea or not? I'd personally like to see more short tutorials on programmers similar to one created by Miziziziz on the subject( but more family friendly) but what do you think?

I found the first video. I think it's intended as a joke.

I watched part of the second one. It looked okay, but superficial, and the pace is so fast that I would have difficulty understanding it if I were a beginner.

I recommend finding web sites or books that give you exercises to do, where you have to type in code and get it working.

When we want to learn things as adults we think of what we know- classrooms, someone talking to us and explaining stuff, and reading & putting off assignments till the last minute. And hey- it works, so if you want to learn that way find a class or get a degree. If you're on your own, however, throw that all out the window. Do what only the rich can afford their kids: tailor your education to your own specific needs and interests. Think about what you're willing to put in effort to achieve and let google guide your way. That might seem like you'll miss out on some "general knowledge" stuff, but if you finish a whole game this way you're going to find most of the skills you picked up overlap with other things.

@Erich_L said: When we want to learn things as adults we think of what we know- classrooms, someone talking to us and explaining stuff, and reading & putting off assignments till the last minute. And hey- it works, so if you want to learn that way find a class or get a degree. If you're on your own, however, throw that all out the window. Do what only the rich can afford their kids: tailor your education to your own specific needs and interests. Think about what you're willing to put in effort to achieve and let google guide your way. That might seem like you'll miss out on some "general knowledge" stuff, but if you finish a whole game this way you're going to find most of the skills you picked up overlap with other things.

Thanks man; this is the mind set I already have for learning about programming and despite being a beginner, I think I have enough knowledge/resources to start making a short game right now.

I like Kids Can Code on youtube. Don't let the name fool you. It's well explained and covers all kinds of material and is just as useful for adults. Plus he has a godot recipe website that works well with it.

@fire7side said: I like Kids Can Code on youtube. Don’t you feel like an idiot when you don’t understand what they said in one place or another and you realize that not only are you not a kid but you’re in your thirties?

@Erich_L said: Don’t you feel like an idiot when you don’t understand what they said in one place or another and you realize that not only are you not a kid but you’re in your thirties?

I'm used to it. I've never been a specialist, so I always feel that way. If I could manage to stay even with the same engine for a year, I would be happy. My two programs now are going to be Blender and Godot. I've tried most of them, and those are the two standouts. Unity and Unreal are just too big for my purposes.

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