15 software YouTubers to follow 

15 software YouTubers to follow 

The software development industry is a constantly evolving industry. So, it is necessary for developers and other professionals in the field always to make an effort to continually learn and stay updated with the latest news and trends happening in the tech space. It will help them remain competitive and increase their chances of getting hired by reputed companies. Otherwise, they will need help to survive in the industry.

YouTube is an amazing platform where technology communities share their insights about software development advancements to remain competitive in the software industry. You can follow many famous YouTubers who make helpful videos on technology. Listed below are a few of them.

• Fireship
• Tech With Tim
• CS Dojo
• Sentdex
• Corey Schafer
• Caleb Curry
• Kevin Naughton Jr.
• freeCodeCamp
• Codebasics
• Continuous Delivery
• SuperSimpleDev
• The Coding Interview
• NeetCode
• Zero To Mastery
• Harshit Vashisth

1. Fireship

Jeff Delaney’s Fireship, the YouTube channel, is yet another dedicated to software. It deals with diverse technologies. It has over 2.43 million subscribers and 584 videos uploaded. The best thing about the channel is that it provides key insights for short durations, so you will always find them interesting. The videos usually focus on programming languages, including JavaScript, Flutter, Firebase, and modern app development in general.

2. Tech With Tim

Tech With Tim is a tech channel focusing on programming languages like Python and Java. It offers you free resources to learn coding and start an exciting career in the software development industry. It provides high-quality programming tutorials and tech videos for the audience. It has 1.33 million subscribers and 921 videos. The notable playlists include Python machine learning, Python programming tutorials, Flask tutorials, Python Django tutorials, and Django and React Full Stack Web App tutorials.

3. CS Dojo

CS Dojo is the channel created by YK. It has over 1.91 million subscribers, and the number of videos posted is 104. The videos made on this channel are about programming and computer science. The notable playlists in the channel are Data Structures and Algorithms, Python Tutorials for Absolute Beginners by CS Dojo, Coding Interview Question & Answer, How to Learn to Code by CS Dojo, etc.

4. Sentdex

Sentdex, founded by Harrison Kensley, is meant for machine learning and programming tutorials with Python. The videos uploaded to the channel also deal with data analysis, finance, robotics, etc. The channel was started on December 17, 2012, and now it has over 1.25 million subscribers and about 1.2K videos. One of the most notable and popular videos is the one about practical machine learning tutorials with Python. 

5. Corey Schafer

Corey Schafer founded the channel for programmers, developers, and engineers, where they can learn some tips and tricks for career enhancement from the videos. 

Terminal commands, terms used in programming, Python, the foundations of computer science, Git, SQL, and development environments are among the topics covered. It has over 1.1 million subscribers and 232 videos uploaded. The most popular video by the YouTuber concerns a Python object-oriented programming tutorial.

6. Caleb Curry

Caleb Curry is a developer and YouTube content creator who creates content for beginners in programming languages. The specialty of his videos is avoiding technical jargon, allowing viewers to understand the programming concepts in simple and easy-to-understand English. Also, he makes sure to post high-quality tutorials. 

He has almost 1.7K videos posted on his YouTube channel, with about 570K subscribers. You can find videos on C++, JavaScript, C, database design, SQL, and more. The notable playlists are Python programming, data structures and algorithms, beginner Python tutorials, C++ tutorials, C# tutorials, and Java tutorials.

7. Kevin Naughton Jr.

The YouTube channel that Kevin Naughton Jr. owns under his name has 127K subscribers and 203 videos posted to date. He is a software engineer for Amazon and has created a video series under his name. His videos document his journey and learning process as a software engineer, and they help aspiring engineers break into the industry.

• Kevin’s channel focuses on addressing interview questions from FAANG companies and resolving various easy-to-difficult Leetcode questions. 
• Additionally, he has a very helpful Github repo that he set up to aid software developers in getting ready for interviews with leading tech firms. 
• The notable playlists are 30-Day Leetcoding Challenger, Leetcode Medium, Leetcode Easy, Leetcode Hard, Leetcoding Interview Question, etc.

8. freeCodeCamp

It is another YouTube channel you should follow that has over 8.35 million subscribers. Approximately 1.5K videos have been uploaded. Anyone looking to get started in coding and web development on a budget, essentially for free, will find the freeCodeCamp channel to be of great help. The channel is known for having lengthy tutorials, and each video will feel like a full CS curriculum.

Software engineers present them by breaking down each video in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. Popular programming courses, Javascript tutorials, Python tutorials, and computer science concepts are among the notable playlists.

9. Codebasics

Another channel you can follow is Codebasics, with 857K subscribers and 660 videos. The videos are about fundamental data science, computing, and programming concepts in simple terms, with illustrations for better understanding. Python is used as the primary programming language for explaining the content. 

There are about 660 videos uploaded, and the notable playlists among them are Data Science Full Course for Beginners, Python 3 Programming Tutorials for Beginners, Python Projects, Deep Learning with Tensorflow, and Data Analysis Projects.

10. Continuous Delivery

Dave Farley, a developer who has made groundbreaking contributions to DevOps, CD, CI, BDD, TDD, and software engineering, hosts the channel Continuous Delivery. It has about 180K subscribers and 266 videos uploaded. It is dedicated to explaining how to deliver modern software faster, and topics such as CD (continuous delivery), DevOps, and Test-Driven development are covered. It is meant for professional software engineers, as the channel covers software engineering from an enterprise point of view.

11. SuperSimpleDev

It is a channel started by Simon to assist people interested in pursuing a career in technology. There are 291K subscribers on the channel, with about 18 videos uploaded. The notable playlists are tutorials, common questions, and career advice. He covers topics like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, front-end web development, and many others. Following the channel will be helpful for you, especially if you are a front-end engineer.

12. The Coding Interview

The Coding Interview is another YouTube channel you can follow, with 41.4K subscribers and 88 videos uploaded. It consists of all the interview questions you can expect related to programming. The YouTuber created the channel to create videos based on his experience as a developer. 

If you have coding interviews and need help with coding problems, this channel will be helpful to you. The channel addresses frequently asked interview questions. You can get preparation tips from this YouTube channel for software engineering interviews.

13. NeetCode

It is another channel dedicated to preparing for coding interviews. It has 546K subscribers and 351 videos, and the YouTuber covers Leetcode questions asked by FAANG companies in the videos. The channel was launched on May 29, 2020. You can make the necessary preparations for the coding interviews through the information provided through the channel.

14. Zero To Mastery

Zero to Mastery, a YouTube channel with 78.6K subscribers and 315 videos, is considered one of the best for you to learn tech skills in great demand. You can also learn the essential soft skills that will help you get hired and advance your career. Every week, new videos on the channel cover topics such as HTML and CSS, Python, React, and Rust. 

It also offers tutorials on Github, open source, LinkedIn optimisation, etc. You can find everything here, including comprehensive crash courses, quick tutorials, exclusive AMAs with tech industry experts, and more.

15. Harshit Vashisth

It is one of the best machine-learning YouTube channels, run by a full-stack developer named Harshit Vashisth. On September 4, 2012, he joined YouTube and has since grown into a channel with 250K subscribers and 598 videos uploaded. His most popular videos are about Python and coding and other related topics like HTML, CSS, Javascript, GIT, and much more. An introductory course on Python 3 is one of his most popular videos.

Here are some of the YouTubers you can follow to get a head start on learning coding or programming and stay updated in the industry. There will be a never-ending list of Youtubers if you search and check out the list mentioned, choose from them, and subscribe to the channels.

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The author: Sascha Thattil works at Software-Developer-India.com which is a part of the YUHIRO Group. YUHIRO is a German-Indian enterprise which provides programmers to IT companies, agencies and IT departments.