Well as the Millennial who wrote the comment, I can confidently say that it is true. Just because you preferred to learn programming through reading tutorials doesn't mean that the same is true for everybody else or that text is the best medium for the majority of skills out there. I'm pretty sure the majority of mechanics and construction workers would prefer to see videos of a repair over a text description.
Just because you preferred to learn programming through reading tutorials doesn't mean that the same is true for everybody else or that text is the best medium for the majority of skills out there.
It's a shame this isn't what I said.
I'm pretty sure the majority of mechanics and construction workers would prefer to see videos of a repair over a text description.
Ah, so your source is "trust me, bro"? OK...
Also, don't just completely forget other methods of learning, some of which I brought up, like hands-on/experiential learning or learning from interacting with others. Good luck getting getting your ASE certification from just watching YT videos.
I learned LAMP architecture as a kid by reading tutorial webpages and following along. No bank account or library card needed. Wikis and how to's were updated regularly, were uninterrupted by ads and were easily searchable! I learned SQL on a dynamic website where I could write code and see results (or errors) instantly! If I needed help, message boards were there. Even today, I learn things way more quickly from a stack exchange post than a YT video.
Anyone can be motivated to learn something on their own, but if they are successful, it's not going to be because of YT.