Best+tutorials+2003

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Best Tutorials

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[] The tutorial describes the Google Apps suite of on-line software. Why do I think it is good? 1. Easily followed 2. Good voice and video delivery 3. Objectives stated 4. Interactive 5. Demonstration and modelling 6. Exercises 7. Separate sections for people with different needs (Example)

[] This tutorial describes how to create a unit test in Java (Dale)
 * 1) A clear objective
 * 2) Like the layout and structure, numbered and lots of white space.
 * 3) Screen dumps are very readable and a good size.
 * 4) Works through a coding example.
 * 5) Starts with the basics and gives more detailed information at the end.

(Elise) [] The tutorial explains HTM5 to beginners. Why do I think it is good? 1. Easily followed 2. Broken down into chapters 3. Detailed just right 4. Interactive examples 5. Good diagrams and examples

[] This tutorial describes how to create radial lines perfectly in Illustrator Good because: (Elise)
 * 1) Begins with an example of the expected result
 * 2) Broken down into numbered steps
 * 3) Good screen dumps with important details highlighted
 * 4) Adaptable to any project
 * 5) Steps are short and concise and just cover one thing each

(Rob Attfield)

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 * Creating a web application using ASP.NET with MVC4 and Entity Framework **

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 * Why do I like this tutorial?**
 * The whole tutorial is broken up into parts - so you can do the tutorial in coherent sections rather than do the whole tutorial at once.
 * The instructions are written in a complete and descriptive manner.
 * Screen dumps are provided - handy in some situations where describing something in words would use too much space.
 * Explanations are provided with complex code snippets - ones that explain how exactly the code is implemented.


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 * Creating Wordpress plugins using OO PHP **

@http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/wordpress/create-wordpress-plugins-with-oop-techniques


 * Why do I like this tutorial?**


 * I have always found tutorials from NetTuts to be well written, with clear instructions.
 * Helpful indicators for the tutorial are provided clearly, e.g expected duration, level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and the type of framework/code used.
 * Objectives are clearly defined, at the beginning of the tutorial.
 * Pre-cursor tutorials are referenced, if you need to understand basic concepts before you start the tutorial in question.

Sammy

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This tutorial walks you through adding a new app to your mac for downloading.

I think this tutorial is good because:


 * Clear objectives
 * At the start it tells you what programs you need to have first with a link for you.
 * Clear voice
 * You see what they do on their screen so it’s easier to follow
 * There is a written out copy if you don’t want to watch the video

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 * Why do I like this tutorial**


 * It shows a variety of different tips and tricks for Adobe Flash
 * It shows how to build the code from scratch
 * It shows the code in it's completion at the end
 * It provides an interactive example of the code

Matt Seaton

[|Android Development for Absolute Beginners - YouTube series by MyBringBack.] (Hannah)

This tutorial walks you through developing android apps with Java and Xml.

The video series is good because:


 * Complicated code is simplified
 * Entertaining presentation – he keeps you engaged with humour
 * Only one topic is covered in each video. If something is particularly difficult, the content is broken down into as many videos as needed
 * The logic behind the code is explained in addition to writing the code
 * He makes suggestions for things outside of the tutorials to look up and do yourself
 * He answers questions posted by people on the videos quickly


 * Photoshop tutorial: How to draw complex shapes **

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The tutorial describes how to draw complex and complicated things in Photoshop such as Magazine cover.


 * 1) Good video quality.
 * 2) The steps in how to create the tutorial are well explained.
 * 3) Giving the final work at the beginning of the tutorial.
 * 4) Showing the shortcut keys that the tutor used in the tutorial on the screen.
 * 5) Very straight forward.

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