Difference between course and screencast

[LuigiImVector]

What is the difference between a screencast and a course?

course:

free-programming-books/courses/free-courses-en.md

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* [C++ Programming Tutorial for Beginners (For Absolute Beginners)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS1QulWo1RIYSyC6w2-rDssprPrEsgtVK) - ProgrammingKnowledge

screencast:

free-programming-books/casts/free-podcasts-screencasts-en.md

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* [C++ Complete Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18c3MTX0PK0&list=PLlrATfBNZ98dudnM48yfGUldqGD0S4FFb) (screencast)

[eshellman]

some of the "screencasts" might better be termed "vlogs", but changing would break things.

[LuigiImVector]

maybe we should add a better definition on the CONTRIBUTING file, or combine the two

[nbehrnd]

ImVector wrote:

maybe we should add a better definition on the CONTRIBUTING file, or combine the two

Back in the day when you got a print copy of the «undergraduate announcement» for the academic year, «course» referred to a series of multiple lectures during spring/fall term. And I'm still used to refer to use this like «among the courses, did you read chemistry 201» as hypernym (umbrella term) and contrasting to «did you attend the lecture on Tuesday» to refer to a specific event and date, regardless if attendance was in person, or remotely, across the country via a computer. Based on this tradition, I would prefer new contributions to the project to follow this pattern.

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[getcoder-top]

as we look to the words, the course is a recorded course while the screencast is a live class.

[getcoder-top]

What is the difference between a screencast and a course?

course:

free-programming-books/courses/free-courses-en.md

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* [C++ Programming Tutorial for Beginners (For Absolute Beginners)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS1QulWo1RIYSyC6w2-rDssprPrEsgtVK) - ProgrammingKnowledge

screencast:

free-programming-books/casts/free-podcasts-screencasts-en.md

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* [C++ Complete Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18c3MTX0PK0&list=PLlrATfBNZ98dudnM48yfGUldqGD0S4FFb) (screencast)

[vidhvath28]

@LuigiImVector
Course: A comprehensive, structured learning experience covering a topic in-depth with lessons, exercises, and a clear syllabus.

Example: A full C++ beginner course with multiple tutorials progressing from basics to advanced topics.
Screencast: A video showing how to perform specific tasks or workflows, usually shorter and more focused on demonstrations.

Example: A video showing how to code specific C++ programs step-by-step.