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Posted by Filipe Teles
Filipe Teles
1,732 Points

Learning workflow suggestion needed

Hey,

I was wondering what is the best workflow to follow while watching the tutorials.

Should I keep a text editor opened and do the code along with the video playing or should I first watch the tutorial, do the code challenges, and only later try to reproduce it?

Best regards,

Filipe

3 Answers

Nick Ocampo
Nick Ocampo
15,661 Points
Nick Ocampo
Nick Ocampo
15,661 Points

For me it depends on the individual course. If it's something I feel like I have a good grasp on, I'll just watch the videos, complete the challenges and after I'll probably try to do something with what I learned on my own and only peak at the courses when I get stuck.

If it's something more dense or new to me, I'll follow along on workspaces or locally on my text editor to make sure I'm taking it all in, baby-steps style.

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points
Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points

Hi Filipe!

Personally, I have my text editor open at all times and I will be writing the code as it is written in the video as I feel I learn the material better by doing this. However, it is subjective really. Try writing your code whilst you are watching it and then also try writing it after you have finished watching the video and see which one feels more natural to you.

Have a great day!

-Luke

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

I usually suggest to people that videos are for absorbing knowledge and code challenges are for applying knowledge. So take notes on important concepts when watching the videos and you can refer to your notes if you can't remember how something works. When you forget the exact syntax for a particular aspect (e.g. a for loop).