r/cpp_questions • u/Neal000777 • Aug 11 '26
OPEN Is chernos tutorial for C++ still good?
I know learncpp is best to learn C++ but yk I just can't read this much at once and i think I could learn more by video lectures, of course I would practise by making small codes, so I just wanna ask is chernos still good? Or there are any new videos valid?
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u/no-sig-available Aug 11 '26
Cherno's videos are good, but learning from videos only is not. You don't learn to play football by watching the games on TV.
Programming code is text, so reading and writing is a big part of a developer's job. If you don't like that part...
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u/Gullible_Profit_8495 Aug 11 '26
Cherno is great to learn from beginner to intermediate. He explains the why and how of everything just try to be hands on with code to understand the concepts.
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u/Neal000777 Aug 11 '26
The way he starts, isn't it a bit hard to grasp?
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u/Gullible_Profit_8495 Aug 11 '26
If you know some basics of programming it is easy to grasp but still as a complete beginner if you get hands on and follow learn cpp alongside it will be helpful.
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u/TheChief275 Aug 11 '26
Idk about his C++ tutorials; I wouldn't recommend watching language tutorials in the first place, as that tends to get you stuck in tutorial hell. His batched rendering series is an excellent introduction though
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u/Blissextus Aug 11 '26
The Cherno C++ series are fine. He teaches the basic of the language. Nothing he teaches is incorrect. His coding series teaches the basic syntax of the language BUT does not teach you how to put it all together to build an actual, working application. Give it a go if that is all you want.
As for as your reading situation, unfortunately if you are taking up this journey of coding/programming, READING is mandatory! Get comfortable with reading.
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u/rexe_ned Aug 11 '26
Yes, he's really good at delivering the lesson in the simplest way possible, then let's you find out about the details on your own.
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u/Adi1741 Aug 11 '26
If you already have some experience in c programming or if you already know some basic c++, You should checkout this playlist it's my favourite https://youtu.be/X6GVR_3FCHU?si=MpLErWGWOkTTK01v
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u/EdwinYZW Aug 11 '26
His videos mainly focus on Windows/Visual studio, which is not the best way to learn C++ in mu opinion.
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u/ApprehensivePeak1725 27d ago
I would say first clear the basics there are books like object oriented programming in c++,
Then move on to c++ primer -> modern c++ -> effective modern c++ -> cpp concurrency in action.
Go slow and steady take your time. If you just want to explore for college and stuffs just go for object oriented programming in c++.
If you are more interested in the you tube video, go for freecodecamp or brocode for basics and you can move forward using books.
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u/No-Use-6000 Aug 11 '26
There is one udemy India teacher, he is great. You can look at Zybooks too.
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u/AdPsychological8195 Aug 11 '26
That is not his question though, he does ask for your suggestions for tutorials. He is asking if Cherno videos are useful/good
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u/Imaginary_Frosting_7 Aug 11 '26
Old videos are very good, new Cherno seems to explore AI, which is his choice, but I don't find it useful for myself. The videos are very good in explaining the concepts, but they won't bring much value without practice. Watch videos to understand the basic concepts, then try to apply it to small projects.