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There seems to be a culture of collecting Udemy courses among fledgeling web developers.

narwally 8y ago
Do people actually put that kind of stuff on resumes? I've done a good handful of MOOC courses (usually not all the way through to be fair), but I can't imagine actually paying for a certificate so I can put it on my resume. If I want to show that I know React I'd rather just build something with it, throw it on github, and list it as a side-project.
- ep103 8y ago
  yes, yes they do.
- jammygit 8y ago
  Doesn't matter if you put it on your resume. You can use what you learn to build a portfolio project
- danellis 8y ago
  I don't think Udemy has any kind of completion certificates, and I can't imagine would put "Watched video about X" on their resume.
  - geezerjay 8y ago
    Truth be told, putting MOOCs on a resume is not good either. Some employers actually consider MOOCs on CVs as red flags.
thrower123 8y ago
Young web developers certainly seem to love video courses for some reason. Maybe I'm just old and crotchety, (well, one of those is certainly true), but I would much rather get my fix textually and go along at my own pace. Flipping pages or scrolling is still superior to trying to scrub through a video timeline.
- nohat 8y ago
  I agree most of the time, but sometimes watching someone actually do something lets you observe the little things that the teacher would take for granted or forget to mention in a written format.
- tracker1 8y ago
  It depends... if you're new to an entire workflow, it's sometimes easier. If you're learning something specific and adjacent to something you already use, text is usually best.
- JauntyHatAngle 8y ago
  >Flipping pages or scrolling is still superior to trying to scrub through a video timeline. Well, that's a different use case. Videos are good for exact instructionals, because of this, they are quite good for getting to the bare metal quickly and getting a quick - albeit incomplete - understanding of the technology. Following a tutorial online on a webpage is a bit different as it's not a follow along, (you don't get told exactly what to click and "see" someone doing it) so it requires a bit more parsing and effort on your part. (Which can often be better for learning, but not always). Generally my workflow for learning a new tech is starting with a good instructional video (like udemy) for the basic grounding, then move onto the technical documentation to develop an actual well grounded understanding. Videos have their downsides, (you can get through an entire video series and not actually know how to self-guide) but they are much better in my opinion at lowering the barrier of entry. Text is much better for someone wanting to learn specific things, or connecting concepts together, and/or reference documentation, searching for concepts.. etc. The other point that I'm unsure if it is just me or all people, but I've started loving udemy videos because I can follow along with it a lot easier when I have tired eyes and worn out brain after a full day of work. I often struggle to teach myself a new technology when I'm completely worn out from my job.
- scarface74 8y ago
  Videos are good for me to get a conceptual overview, when I actually start on a project, I’ll read docs and a getting started guide. I can watch a video while I’m working out in front of my TV. There are AppleTV apps for Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.

Do people actually put that kind of stuff on resumes? I've done a good handful of MOOC courses (usually not all the way through to be fair), but I can't imagine actually paying for a certificate so I can put it on my resume. If I want to show that I know React I'd rather just build something with it, throw it on github, and list it as a side-project.

ep103 8y ago
yes, yes they do.
jammygit 8y ago
Doesn't matter if you put it on your resume. You can use what you learn to build a portfolio project
danellis 8y ago
I don't think Udemy has any kind of completion certificates, and I can't imagine would put "Watched video about X" on their resume.
- geezerjay 8y ago
  Truth be told, putting MOOCs on a resume is not good either. Some employers actually consider MOOCs on CVs as red flags.

thrower123 8y ago

Young web developers certainly seem to love video courses for some reason. Maybe I'm just old and crotchety, (well, one of those is certainly true), but I would much rather get my fix textually and go along at my own pace. Flipping pages or scrolling is still superior to trying to scrub through a video timeline.

nohat 8y ago
I agree most of the time, but sometimes watching someone actually do something lets you observe the little things that the teacher would take for granted or forget to mention in a written format.
tracker1 8y ago
It depends... if you're new to an entire workflow, it's sometimes easier. If you're learning something specific and adjacent to something you already use, text is usually best.
JauntyHatAngle 8y ago
>Flipping pages or scrolling is still superior to trying to scrub through a video timeline. Well, that's a different use case. Videos are good for exact instructionals, because of this, they are quite good for getting to the bare metal quickly and getting a quick - albeit incomplete - understanding of the technology. Following a tutorial online on a webpage is a bit different as it's not a follow along, (you don't get told exactly what to click and "see" someone doing it) so it requires a bit more parsing and effort on your part. (Which can often be better for learning, but not always). Generally my workflow for learning a new tech is starting with a good instructional video (like udemy) for the basic grounding, then move onto the technical documentation to develop an actual well grounded understanding. Videos have their downsides, (you can get through an entire video series and not actually know how to self-guide) but they are much better in my opinion at lowering the barrier of entry. Text is much better for someone wanting to learn specific things, or connecting concepts together, and/or reference documentation, searching for concepts.. etc. The other point that I'm unsure if it is just me or all people, but I've started loving udemy videos because I can follow along with it a lot easier when I have tired eyes and worn out brain after a full day of work. I often struggle to teach myself a new technology when I'm completely worn out from my job.
scarface74 8y ago
Videos are good for me to get a conceptual overview, when I actually start on a project, I’ll read docs and a getting started guide. I can watch a video while I’m working out in front of my TV. There are AppleTV apps for Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.