The video poison is spreading to software documentation too.
The video poison is spreading to software documentation too. I can't imagine a bigger waste of time than watching someone type code or work on a command line, yet I've gotten the request many times. For GUIs I can somewhat sympathize, especially if the software changes the layout with every release (I'm looking at you, Blender), and it really does take 1000 words to describe where to click. But typed, word-oriented communication does not benefit from videos. And unless you're Vi Hart, teaching mathematics probably isn't going to benefit from an all-video presentation either. So, kudos to the author.
Posted by ARothfusz on Mar 30, 2015, 3:28 AM
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That's the biggest problem with iOS because Apple can be ordered to block them from the App Store and it would be instantly kill these pr...
I'm intrigued about the "Trip Planner" being a top-level app.
This asymmetry is IMO the biggest problem with AI-driven output.
This is one of the most important objectives in software today.
At least in Europe - these rouge corporations need to be reined in or just leave the market.
I was skeptical, but this looks genuinely useful.
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The biggest problem with Europe is the lack of innovation.
The video poison is spreading to software documentation too.
The video poison is spreading to software documentation too. I can't imagine a bigger waste of time than watching someone type code or work on a command line, yet I've gotten the request many times. For GUIs I can somewhat sympathize, especially if the software changes the layout with every release (I'm looking at you, Blender), and it really does take 1000 words to describe where to click. But typed, word-oriented communication does not benefit from videos. And unless you're Vi Hart, teaching mathematics probably isn't going to benefit from an all-video presentation either. So, kudos to the author.
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