Formats
The same list, cut by what kind of video it is. Talks and explainers dominate; the documentaries and courses are where the longest-lived recommendations live.
Talks
Conference talks: Strange Loop, CppCon, GOTO, Google TechTalks and the rest. 1448 videos.
Explainers
One idea, explained well, usually under 30 minutes. 1091 videos.
Comedy
The sketches HN links when the thread needs a laugh. 567 videos.
Commentary
Opinion, analysis and takedowns. 457 videos.
Documentaries
Long-form, often decades old, often about computing history. 404 videos.
Interviews
Conversations with the people who built things. 342 videos.
Lectures
University and course lectures. 317 videos.
Tutorials
Hands-on, step by step. 176 videos.
Podcasts
Episodes HN treats as required listening. 93 videos.
Courses
Whole series, like Essence of Linear Algebra or Zero to Hero. 24 videos.
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