YTT Tech

Learning and science

curated video learning library

SHOW HN2021

206points
49comments
#217of 2,533 in 2021
Top 9%of 2021 by points

How HN took it

MixedNo clear lean

9 positive, 13 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 6 critical, out of 31 comments about the project. Thread score +0.15.

Design: 5 for, 3 againstIdea: 4 for, 2 againstPerformance: 0 for, 1 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Clean, beautiful design and UX

    From 4 comments
    • I cannot overemphasize how much I like this project, as well as the design of the site. Like sixQuarks said: "I love curation projects."
      DiggyJohnson on HN
    • I love the look of this page. Great job.
      beprogrammed on HN
    • Just want to say that the UI and UX is clean and effective. I really enjoyed that.
      reacharavindh on HN
    • I really love the beautiful UX experience
      abidlabs on HN
  • Good idea to avoid YouTube recommendations distractions

    From 2 comments
    • That's a neat idea, no distractions from suggested videos.
      samblr on HN
    • I love this so much. It’s like youtube but without the youtubers. Thank you!
      ryanwhitney on HN
  • Useful discovery tool for learning new hobbies

    From 2 comments
    • First of all, congratulations on getting this project out the door! This could be a nice discovery tool for people seeking a new hobby. I notice that each REST request you're…
      wcd-fyi on HN
    • Thanks! This is a great tool to “bypass” YouTube's recommendations. Often I feel like having seen 100% of woodworking videos on YouTube. Yet, I recognize 10% channels from your…
      radomir_cernoch on HN

Objections

  • Categories too broad; hierarchy will need a third level

    From 2 comments
    • Great idea, thanks. One potential problem I see is that categories seem too broad, you cover a lot of area here. There's so much good content out there that very quickly just 2…
      ivanhoe on HN
    • Yes, definitely. As the database grows I would have to add a third level, at least. Probably sections within the large pane that would fold out. Creating a useful hierarchy and…
      jrowen on HN
  • Signup requirement to submit videos is a hassle

    From 2 comments
    • I love curation projects. Here's a tip if you want to get people to submit more videos. Include a "Submit Video" button in each area. When someone knows of a great video for a…
      sixQuarks on HN
    • > At that point, they're already invested in the process, already submitted the link, and it's a lot easier to finish As a user I really (!!) hate this, and consider it a grey…
      musicale on HN
  • Slow loading

    From 2 comments
    • You should make the main content full screen or at least larger and perhaps add more fields. It took a long time before it loaded in the boxes, so is the server overloaded atm?
      staticelf on HN
    • First of all, congratulations on getting this project out the door! This could be a nice discovery tool for people seeking a new hobby. I notice that each REST request you're…
      wcd-fyi on HN
  • Curation does not scale

    From 1 comment
    • I apologize for being pessimistic about this. Curation does not scale due to Metcalfe's law [0] and socializing it does not work properly due to the differences of interests.…
      pedro1976 on HN

Requests

  • Add RSS feed of new videos

    From 1 comment
    • This is fantastic, you have a great curation so far. Would it be possible to create an RSS feed of new videos/categories that are added?
      jarbus on HN
  • Add more subject areas such as automotive, finishing, cooking

    From 3 comments
    • You should add an automotive section. 90% would be ChrisFix. Also, motorcycle repair with MC Garage, Revzilla/The Shop Manual and Fortnine.
      dharmab on HN
    • Suggested addition for woodworking: finishing. It's most people's second least favorite thing after sanding.
      mauvehaus on HN
    • I was expecting Ranveer brar videos in Indian cooking. Is there a way to contribute?
      mindhash on HN
  • Add captions support

    From 1 comment
    • I love this idea. I agree, there are platforms like SkillShare but none really curate YT videos that are actually good. If possible try to include captions bc many people use…
      jakeadler on HN
  • Add skill level detail and beginner/intermediate/advanced sections

    From 2 comments
    • Just submitted one of my favorite videos on basic electrical. Feedback: - What happens after submission? I'm assuming it goes into a review queue, or caching is involved so I'm…
      ivan888 on HN
    • I love this idea. I agree, there are platforms like SkillShare but none really curate YT videos that are actually good. If possible try to include captions bc many people use…
      jakeadler on HN
  • Submit whole channels

    From 1 comment
    • How about submitting whole channels? I'm thinking of the likes of BlondieHacks, Vintage Machinery, Adam Savage's Tested, Essential Craftsman, Primitive Tech: each one a whole…
      fernly on HN

Questions

  • How are videos chosen and vetted?

    From 1 comment
    • How/why did you choose those videos? I'm hoping to build a cabin this year and not a single video I've watched is listed here. The framing videos you have listed seem pretty…
      hasbot on HN
  • How will the site scale its curators?

    From 1 comment
    • Thanks for taking this on. Are you also looking for curators or how are you planning to scale that
      ripvanwinkle on HN

Alternatives named

  • SkillShare

    From 1 comment
    • I love this idea. I agree, there are platforms like SkillShare but none really curate YT videos that are actually good. If possible try to include captions bc many people use…
      jakeadler on HN
  • Wiki-format knowledge bases

    From 1 comment

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