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How have influencers impacted the software world? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world to c/linux@programming.dev

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Personally I don't watch videos on software (except for skimming tutorials) since I prefer to learn about topics with written tutorials or Reddit. Software influencers have been on the rise for the past several years, everything from grifters claiming they can help you start an SWE career, to ones that make tutorials and showcases on software.

I'm more interested in hearing about the later. I came across found this discussion: What can we learn from Neovim’s rise in popularity? : emacs, with comments claiming that Youtubers like ThePrimeagen have helped a lot with making Neovim popular. I crossposted it to r/neovim and many so far many users there said that they found Neovim through ThePrimeagen's videos.

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[–] andioop@programming.dev 5 points 6 months ago

Why is this being downvoted?

I hate watching videos. I have no interest in influencers. It might be good to know what their impact is given I won't know myself, since I always opt out.