mCoding

mCoding is a programming channel focused mainly on Python, with some videos on C++. It aims to help people move from writing code that works to writing code that is clean, fast and easy to maintain.

The videos look at common mistakes, useful language features and how code behaves under the surface. Topics include loops, data classes, iteration tools, Docker and running AI models on a home computer. Each video is tightly scripted and to the point, with code on screen throughout. New uploads have been less frequent recently, with the most recent in September 2024, but the back catalogue is still very useful.

Some highlights include:

A run through 25 habits that beginner Python programmers often have, with better ways to write each one.

An explanation of a common line found at the bottom of Python scripts and why it is good practice to use it.

A similar guide for C++, covering 31 habits that make code harder to read or more likely to go wrong.

The channel has around 249,000 subscribers.

mCoding is a good way into software engineering. Professional programmers spend a lot of time making code readable, reliable and efficient, and this channel shows how. It suits students taking GCSE or A level Computer Science who want to go beyond the syllabus, and connects to careers in software development, data science and embedded systems.