Article 3: Top Free Resources – YouTubers, Docs, and Playlists That Actually Work

Introduction:

College textbooks are slow. Paid courses can be expensive. And the internet has too much content but not all of it’s worth your time.

So here’s a handpicked list of free YouTubers, docs, playlists, and tools that actually help you learn and build – from absolute beginner to project-ready.

These are the exact resources I (and thousands of students) have used to go from clueless to developer.


📺 Best YouTube Channels for Students (by Subject)

🐍 Python (Beginner Friendly)


🌐 HTML, CSS, JavaScript

  • CodeWithHarry – Web Dev in Hindi
    🔗 Web Dev Full Course

  • Programming with Mosh – Clean, well-paced tutorials

  • SuperSimpleDev – Great for JavaScript basics


⚛️ Frontend (React)

  • freeCodeCamp – React Full Course (5 hrs)
    🔗 React Tutorial

  • Net Ninja – Very detailed and modular

  • Codevolution – React, Redux, Tailwind series


🐍 Backend (Django, Node.js, FastAPI)

  • CodeWithHarry – Django in Hindi
    🔗 Django Full Course

  • Telusko – Django Projects

  • freeCodeCamp – Node + Express full course
    🔗 Node.js & Express

  • Sanjeev Sharma (Django + React Projects)


🤖 AI / ML / Data Science

  • Krish Naik – Hindi + project-focused AI

  • freeCodeCamp – ML & DS

  • Simplilearn – AI & ML basics

  • Sentdex – Deep dive into AI with Python


📘 Best Docs & Roadmap Sites

PlatformLinkPurpose
Roadmap.shroadmap.shDeveloper roadmaps for all stacks
W3Schoolsw3schools.comHTML, CSS, JS basics
MDN Web Docsdeveloper.mozilla.orgBest docs for JS, Web
Real Pythonrealpython.comPython tutorials & concepts
Docs.python.orgpython docsOfficial Python docs
GeeksforGeeksgfgDSA + Core CS + Java/Python theory
DevDocs.iodevdocs.ioUnified docs for all dev tools

🛠 Tools That Help You Learn Faster

  • Replit.com – Code without installing anything

  • Visual Studio Code – Best code editor for beginners

  • StackBlitz – Frontend dev in browser

  • GitHub Student Pack – Free tools for college students

  • Draw.io – Diagrams for DB schema, UML, flowcharts

  • CodePen.io – Try frontend code instantly


💡 Tips to Use These Resources Effectively

  1. 📌 Don’t watch too many tutorials – follow 1, build something.

  2. 🛠 Build along – don’t just watch.

  3. 🗂 Save playlists in folders (use YouTube collections or Notion).

  4. Track your learning – even a Google Doc checklist works.

  5. 🔁 Repeat key projects with your own twist – like changing the theme/UI/data.


🧩 Starter Pack Combo (Suggested Order)

Start with:
🐍 Python → 🌐 HTML/CSS/JS → 🛠 Project → 🔁 GitHub Upload → 📚 Learn Django/React → 💬 Share on LinkedIn


📌 Final Words:

You don’t need to spend ₹₹₹ or go to coaching to become a developer.

The internet is your classroom - if you use it smartly.

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