@CheeseDragon8639
I’ve been a developer/ software engineer for 18 years and I totally agree. YouTube is a bad place to find career advice but it’s decent to find “General” tutorials and beginner app ideas that you can take and run with. Learn by doing, not by watching a video.
@tonyfield5407
As an enterprise web developer with 22 years of full-time experience I can say that I wholeheartedly agree with your points. Well done and thank you for making these points!
@rounakdutta6164
I literally laughed when you said that "don't spend your time watching desk setup videos". every thing you said is exactly correct. thanks Utsav, for making this video.
@BettaTech
As a fellow software engineer that makes youtube videos about software engineering, your video just hit home. I agree on all the points you’re sharing here. Keep up the good work! 🚀
@millertime6
I found this out the hard way. Started following the loose advice thinking I don’t need CS education, then got frustrated at the superficial tutorials I was following. Started studying CS and now they make more sense.
@rollsroycecanada
Lately, I was getting overwhelmed with all the content around and started losing interest in basic DSA and Software architecture. This was really helpful! Thanks a lot keep up the awesome work :)
@amakwanaam
Utsav seriously this is something literally no one is talking about! I'm also the one who is hoping on trends, trying to learn this & that of all tech and always realising that I'm going no where. This is really the best advice I've got. Thank you for making this video.
@user-dd3lw2pq9v
As a developer of 5 years I’ve noticed the influx of unqualified people making software engineering videos on YT and offering mentorships. I saw something similar when I came out of the Army. A lot of people were trying to teach shooting skills who had no combat experience. I always look for instructors with military or law enforcement background and actual time in combat. Everyone should do the same for software engineering. How long has this person been in the industry? What are their credentials? Vet your instructors and mentors or you’ll get fed BS.
@redbaronlast
I am not in software engineering (or computer science) at all (I am a psychologist), but I still think that this video was very valuable and thought provoking. I really think you are right. We are too often looking for "short cuts" that will in fact just make us waste time....
@zackcarl7861
Basically guys 1) select one good youtube channel that can teach you what you want to learn , it can be mit open course ware or any youtuber with experience . 2) stick to that one resource , remember you don't change collage and bounce Between may of them , so stick to one course and video playlist at a time , do t bounce around 3) youtube is a awsome place to learn things and , the amount of free co tent available on it is equivalent to any thing a collage course will teach you ,you just have to know what to search
@ishanmittal
Gem of a video. This not only speaks in reference to software engineering, it creates a framework to make the best use of time on YouTube.
@ernest795
As a new developer I really appreciated this message. I have tried to avoid the things you said to avoid, lately I have been doubting my approach but this has reenforced my commitment to continuing along the path I am currently charting. Please keep up the high quality and honest content for the sake of us newbs:)
@DigitEgal
THAT is was purpose driven IT is all about. Thanks for your awesome work and great purpose. Sharing = Caring = Teaching = Learning <3
@Arashi1138
This man speaks the truth. In any field, those with just enough knowledge to be dangerous will jump from new fad to the next new fad. It's not until you've got a few years of practical experience behind you that you realize those who excel solve problems, those who flounder focus on tools. The one solving problems uses the best tool for the task at hand; the one who focuses on tools can't move beyond that to see the bigger picture.
@arshanshaikhh
Every point mentioned by him is true. I can say that because I've made the same mistakes and I'm realising everyday as I progress in my career🙌🏻
@realagentpenguin
Wow! This video was so insightful! I started to learn CS in May 2021 and started with C++. I couldn't find any good resources online and switched to Java. I'm happy with Java but I also started to learn Full stack development. I started DSA and I haven't completed any of these. I had been roaming clueless all these days. I'm gonna go and finish DSA in Java now. Thank you again!
@RagsToRobots
I’m in robotics software and YouTube has been helpful learning the basics of data structures and languages like C++, Rust, Julia, and Python. However, your point about false competence really hit home not just because of YouTubers who think they know what they’re doing but myself as well. Writing production grade code needs to be learned from experience; just because I watch a video doesn’t mean I can actually use it in my job. Also, your point about tools is true in robotics: we use Python and C++. There’s little incentive to learn a new language because we don’t need one.
@Cododev
I couldn't agree more with the first couple of points, always choose your instructors carefully and stay away from most of the short videos out there! As someone who teaches software engineering and creates videos, I can say that teaching is extremely difficult and requires a lot of effort and research not to mention that the person needs to have years of experience in the field. If someone is not willing to put that much effort and they just care about getting views and money, there's a great chance that they will end up misleading people. Please be careful! Also, always keep in mind that your goal should be to create the best software applications out there, you need to become a software engineer, not a tool developer! you need to spend most of your time trying to master the fundamentals especially if your starting out. Wish you all the best in your career!
@aliensonmars3662
I can't control my self to give a thumbs up for your content. Every time you just come with an idea that changes my entire perspective. Very happy you don't make frequent video, but worthy content.
@EngineeringwithUtsav