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Advantages
Completely free, with no ads inside the lessons.
Project-based: you build real apps as you learn.
freeCodeCamp's own certifications are free and well known among developers.
Free, one long video that covers a topic end to end.
Use the chapters to jump to what you need.
Completely free.
Self-paced: start any time.
Start watching right away, no sign-up.
Disadvantages
YouTube videos are long single recordings; you pace yourself.
Less theory than a university course.
No exercises or certificate: code along to make it stick.
No certificate.
Short (60 minutes): an overview, not deep coverage.
No graded assignments or feedback.
Recorded in 2020: tools may have changed since.
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Free
Free: Watch on YouTube, no account needed.
Certificate: None. Code or take notes along to make it stick.
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