- Rahul Khandelwal
Top 15 Youtube Channels for Beginner and Pro Level Coders
Introduction
We all love YouTube, don't we? And why wouldn't we love it after all it provides us with a wide range of amazing content for absolutely FREE! Along with that it also provides a huge platform for talented creators to create amazing content and reach a wide audience. Coding is a new age skill which is in demand in all the fields of life and not everyone can afford to pay a huge amount of money to take a course and even if you end up doing a course it’s not always necessary that you will get the best quality education. But don’t you worry, we've got you covered, we’ve compiled a list of 15 of the most amazing Youtube channels that will provide you with the highest quality of education for FREE! These channels are both for beginners as well as professionals. Also, please note that this list is no particular order, just read the summaries and see what fits your needs the best.
Table of Contents
1. Programming knowledge
About Channel
On this channel, the creator shares all his Programming knowledge and experience with us. He makes video tutorials and posts them on YouTube and his Blog. These tutorials are about Programming and they are very informative. This channel offers fundamental knowledge one various programming topics. It teaches us about online programming tutorials, coding strategies, installation of open-source software, etc. The topics covered in the videos include Elastic Stack, Python, Android, Flutter, Socket Programming, MongoDB, etc. Programming Knowledge is a great YouTube channel for beginners who have just started as well as seasoned professionals who have been in the game for a while. There are many tutorials from introductions to refreshers on languages such as Java, Python, C, and C++. There is a lot of amazing video content on this channel and you will find everything you need. You will find a variety of videos aimed at new programmers. Among the resources available online his C programming tutorial is considered the most comprehensive course in that language that you will find anywhere. The ProgrammingKnowledge Youtube channel & blog is owned by Yogesh Patel. The sheer number of videos (2,500+) that are geared towards beginners and professionals alike which means there is something for everyone makes this one of the best channels that everyone should bookmark.
Subscribers: 1.23 Million
Upload frequency: 1-2 videos per day.
2. Treehouse
About Channel
The creators of Treehouse are based in Portland, OR. Treehouse teaches technology through online means. Treehouse has courses on various topics such as “how to build a website”, “how to build a web app”, “how to build a mobile app”, “how to start a business” etc. Treehouse is the official YouTube channel of teamtreehouse.com. Their YouTube channel offers excellent lessons in numerous coding languages such as Java, Python, C++, and C# etc. Team Treehouse is a learning resource created with the aim of providing affordable and easily accessible education in technology. Their videos are delivered in a fun and easy-to-understand way by various presenters. They also have something called the Treehouse Show, which is an update of web development and programming news along with helpful tips & interviews.
Subscribers: 321k
Upload frequency: 1 video / week
3. Learncode.academy
About Channel
LearnCode.academy is a great channel for those who want to learn JavaScript and Web designing. The channel has great tutorials on topics such as jQuery, JavaScript, etc. The creator who manages this channel is Will Stern. Along with the aforementioned JQuery & JavaScript the channel also has really great and clearly explained tutorials on HTML, CSS, Sublime Text, CSS Layouts, Responsive Design, React.js, Node.js, Angular.js, Backbone.js, Docker, Dev Ops etc. Each tutorial will walk you through things step by step so well that you will become an expert in no time. This channel is highly recommended for beginners who do not have any previous experience of coding. Will Stern’s clear and simple tutorials are obviously focused on programming as it relates to web development. The channel’s trailer video is one of the most popular videos on the channel and provides advice to those who are looking to start a career in web development. This video will help you get going by giving you some really valuable tips.
subscribers: 720k
Frequency 2 videos / year
4. Derek Banas
About Channel
As the name of the channel suggests, the channel is owned by Derek Banas. Derek is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He makes tutorials based on your requests. He covers every topic you could imagine. He uploads new programming videos on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. Derek Banas does a fantastic job of making videos his followers/subscribers crave. His videos are a bit longer (15 to 30 mins for most of them), but he makes sure everything is explained thoroughly. He provides all links to the software he himself uses in the description. You’ll find hundreds of tutorials to help you out in your programming journey. Derek has also created the hugely popular “Learn JavaScript in 30 Mins” playlist on his channel. These short videos are packed with as much information as possible as to help you hit the ground running instantly. Along with JavaScript there is other great content like Learn the Ruby Programming Language in One Video. This is one of his many videos that aims to teach as much as possible in a compact video. He goes through a wide range of programming topics with content that includes really good guides on PHP, Java and MySQL. Additionally, there are many resources on developing software for Android.
Frequency 1 video / day
Subscribers: 1.9 Million
5. NotchUp India
NotchUp India is the official YouTube Channel of NotchUp. 10,000+ parents and students trust us with their kids for Online Classes on new-age skills of Coding and Communication Skills. The content on our channel is specially created and designed for kids. We put out a lot of cool yet simple projects related to Python Programming, game development, app development, scratch programming, etc. We also share a lot of cool and easy tips and tricks to make coding easy and fun for kids. Without being biased this is the best channel on the platform which specially caters to kids. We highly recommend you all to check out our channel. It's for those kids who want to learn to code or who are already into coding and want to improve their knowledge. There are various instructors on our channel (some of them are kids themselves who have learned coding through our courses) who explain everything in detail so that everything is easy to understand. If anyone still has any doubts they can leave it in the comments section and we always make it a point to try and answer them as soon as possible.
Subscribers: 353
Upload frequency: 1-2 videos per week.
Channel Link: (3661) NotchUp India - YouTube
6. Kudvenkat
About Channel
Based in Kudvenkat London, United Kingdom Kudvenkat has over 14 years of experience with Microsoft.NET technologies and SQL server and is at present working as a software architect.. In the creators own words he loves to share knowledge as he believes that 'TO TEACH IS TO LEARN'. Kudvenkat’s video tutorials should be among your main resources especially if you want to learn Microsoft.NET technologies. The lessons cover topics such as ASP.NET, C# & SQL Server. The tutorials are very detailed, clear and complete and it is one of the best coding channels on the platform.
Frequency 1 video / week
7. The Coding Train
About Channel
This YouTube channel was started in July 2006, the creator posts 'creative coding' video tutorials every week. Topics covered range from the basics of programming languages like JavaScript (with p5.js) and Java (with Processing) to generative algorithms such as physics simulation, computer vision & data visualization. This is another channel focused on coding for beginners. You’ll understand how to create simple games like Snake, etc using simple code. Other videos on the channel cover topics like machine learning, simulation, JavaScript etc. The creator has a unique and raw way of teaching which makes him stand out.
Frequency 8 videos / month
Subscribers: 1.22 Million
8. DevTips
About Channel
DevTips will be really great for you if you are a web designer, want to start your career as a web designer or if you're someone who wants to improve your skills. They cover various topics like, CSS, HTML5 and other relevant topics. DevTips has a lot of great videos where Google employee Travis Neilson teaches you about web design and web development. You can also find some amazing interviews and lessons from guest teachers like Mackenzie Child on DevTips youtube channel.
Subscriber: 352k
Frequency 1 video / week
9. Dev Ed
This channel is yet another brilliant resource and the creator has a unique personality that will keep you compelled while watching his videos, this channel makes learning fun. He discusses & teaches web development, web design, 3d modeling, tools like Figma, Java and other amazing & exciting stuff. His content is mostly focused on beginners.
Subscribers: 551K
Upload Frequency: 3-4 videos per month
10. Adam Khoury
About Channel
Adam helps you master development technologies such as JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, ActionScript etc & help you learn to code and design just like a seasoned professional. If PHP and SQL are your interests, then Adam Khoury is definitely a must-watch channel for you which will prove to be an excellent resource. Adam is an author and developer himself, he provides a wide range of lessons on Javascript, PHP, and SQL. Along with the many screencast lessons, you will also find some helpful quizzes and other really valuable content on his channel.
Frequency 1 video / quarter
Since Mar 2008
11. CS Dojo
About channel
This Canadian creator started this YouTube channel in February 2016 and continues to work on it by posting amazing videos to help people learn more about programming, coding, computer science, and tech careers etc. He has a wide range of quality content on his channel and his 1.6 Million subs are a testament to that.
Frequency 1 video / month
Since Feb 2016
12. Coding Tech
About Channel
This is another American channel on the list. According to the creator, it was created because he wanted to bring all of the best tech talks in one place for people so that it's easily accessible. The channel has become a community hub for all the software engineers, product managers, QA specialists and start-up founders to learn from others, share their views and opinions, interact and engage with like-minded people on different tech topics and latest trends in development.
Frequency 5 videos / month
Since Oct 2015
13. Eli The Computer Guy
About Channel
Eli the Computer Guy has many videos where he teaches the basics of programming. Along with that he also interviews many brilliant people from the business which will help you get a lot of good knowledge about all the ins and outs of programming. In addition to that he gives honest reviews of new products that launch in the market, now that a plus. Eli also does a lot of live streams to answer your questions which is again a great reason to subscribe to him.
Subscribers: 1.02 million
Upload Frequency: 2 videos per day
14. Fun Fun Function
About channel
Fun Fun Function mostly focuses on JavaScript and efficient programming. The videos range in lengths from 15-30mins, it will definitely give you plenty of information on everything you need to know about JavaScript. Unfortunately, Mattias, the channel owner, had temporarily stopped shooting videos a few months ago so you might not get new videos soon as we have no idea as to how long he’ll be taking a break. Nevertheless, there's a wealth of knowledge already available on his channel, the videos that are present on his channel are more than enough to cater to your needs. He has a great really cool personality, his quirkiness will always keep you engaged & entertained. It’s one of the best channels you`ll find on the platform if you`re looking to master JavaScript. Mattias brings a wide variety of videos discussing functional programming, object creation, iterators and generators, and other interesting JS features.
Subscribers: 248k
Upload Frequency: Not active at present
15. TheNewBoston
On thenewboston youtube channel, you will find a lot of amazing videos no wonder the channel has over 2.5 million subscribers. TheNewBoston is arguably the best resource for anyone who wishes to become a software developer. Their tutorials cover numerous programming related topics including developing stuff for android and designing. Bucky Roberts is the host of the channel & teaches the lessons using a simple and entertaining teaching style. His coding tutorials are easy to grasp for anyone and of any age. TheNewBoston is perfect for younger learners and for those who have just started programming.
Subscribers: 2.51 million
Upload Frequency: Around 6 Videos per month
Summary
We at NotchUp believe that coding is a skill that everyone should have, especially the younger generation because as we have always said coding is the new age skill and it is going to be a really important skill that everyone would be expected to know in the near future. We have compiled this list for you so that you all don’t have to waste your time looking for the best ones free resources to learn coding and get quality coaching, instead y'all can just go to the youtube channel that you feel suits your requirements the most and get started on your journey of becoming a programmer.
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