CodeWithVivek
@codewithvivek6297
backend
Hi there! I’m Vivek, a software developer passionate about coding and helping others learn. On this channel, I break dow...
4.2K Subs
487 Videos
304 Avg Views
5.92% Engagement
How to Become a Software Engineer
Software engineers design, build, and ship software across the stack. The foundational path is one strong language (Python or JavaScript), data structures and algorithms, Git, and system design for interviews.
To become a software engineer in 2026, learn Python, JavaScript, Git & GitHub, SQL & Databases, LeetCode & DSA, and System Design — in that order. The best free YouTube channels for this path are CodeWithVivek, Tanuj Malode , and Ashok IT. Full ranked list of 36 educators below.
The Software Engineer Learning Path
- 1 Python 1,879 channels teach this
- 2 JavaScript 1,623 channels teach this
- 3 Git & GitHub 1,404 channels teach this
- 4 SQL & Databases 2,450 channels teach this
- 5 LeetCode & DSA 761 channels teach this
- 6 System Design 367 channels teach this
Best Channels for Aspiring Software Engineers
Tanuj Malode
@tanujmalode7201
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Hi! Welcome to my channel! I'm Tanuj, a full stack developer from Bengaluru. I'm here to simplify the complexities and s...
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155 Videos
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Ashok IT
@ashokit
AI Coding
Ashok IT is the No.1 quality training institute in India for the candidates who want to build their future in Informatio...
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primejava_official
@primejava12
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This channel is aim to bring the new video to present viewers who are interested on java technology to cracking the inte...
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freeCodeCamp.org
@freecodecamp
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JVL code
@jvlcode
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👋 Hi, I'm JV Logesh — Full-Stack Developer, Instructor, and creator of the JVL Code Learning Platform. 🚀 On this chan...
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Build with Akshit
@akshitmadan
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@learncodewithdurgesh
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@alexander-hitt
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Mohit Decodes
@mohitdecodes
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Code Step By Step
@codestepbystep
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PythonLife
@pythonlifetelugu
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Thapa Technical
@thapatechnical
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SystemDR - Scalable System Design
@systemdr
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Welcome to SystemDR- Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Scalable System Design. 🚀 Ready to build systems that can handle...
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Sangam Mukherjee
@sangammukherjee
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Sangam Mukherjee is an Indian software developer, YouTube educator, and founder of AceDevHub — a platform teaching full-...
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Programming Classes
@progclasses
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NeuralNine
@neuralnine
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MBS Coding
@mbscoding
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Code With Clinton
@codewithclinton
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@codegoat-s2y
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DataCode With Sharad
@datacodewithsharad
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"Welcome to DataCode With Sharad! 🚀 DataCode With Sharad is your gateway to mastering data science, machine learning, d...
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Code Maven
@codemaven
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Code With Tomi
@codewithtomi
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The Engineer's Desk
@theengineersdesk7930
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5 Minutes Engineering
@5minutesengineering
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Code Collider
@codecollider
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Smart Programming
@smartprogramming
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Ankit Ojha
@guylovescoding
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Code with Jay
@codewithjay
backend
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Coding India
@codingindiaai
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@cloudsoftsol
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Shree Learning
@shreelearning3
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Thewebsources
@thewebsources
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Webdox Computer Institute, Jalandhar
@webdoxcomputerinstitutejal
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Piyush Garg
@piyushgargdev
backend
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Code Commander
@codecommander-d6t
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Frequently Asked Questions
What YouTube channels should I watch to become a Software Engineer?
Follow educators covering Python, JavaScript, Git & GitHub, SQL & Databases, LeetCode & DSA, System Design. Top channels include CodeWithVivek, Tanuj Malode, Ashok IT. All 36 channels listed teach for free on YouTube.
What do I need to learn to become a Software Engineer?
Software engineers design, build, and ship software across the stack. The foundational path is one strong language (Python or JavaScript), data structures and algorithms, Git, and system design for interviews. A practical order is: Python → JavaScript → Git & GitHub → SQL & Databases → LeetCode & DSA → System Design.
Can I become a Software Engineer using only free YouTube videos?
Yes — every channel and video in this path is free on YouTube. Use the learning-path order above to go from fundamentals to job-ready skills.