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Rishab Yadav
Rishab Yadav

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Devs: What's Wasting Your Time on YouTube? Help Me Build a Better Platform (2-min survey)

I'm building a YouTube for developers only, launching in 2-3 weeks.

No non-tech ads. No algorithm pushing cooking videos. Strict moderation. 99%+ real developers.

But before I launch, I want to understand what actually frustrates you. Not assumptions. Not guesses. Your feedback.

The Problem I'm Solving
Developers are tired of wasting hours daily on distractions:

  • Irrelevant algorithm recommendations

  • Non-tech sponsorships and ads

  • Hard to verify if a creator actually knows what they're talking about

  • Outdated tutorials with no version info

  • Spam and bots in comments

What I'm Building
A platform where:

✅ Only developers (verified)

✅ Zero non-tech ads

✅ Community-driven moderation

✅ Creator credentials visible

✅ Distraction-free interface

✅ No algorithm pushing unrelated content

But I Need Your Input
Before launch, I want to validate:

  • Is this actually a problem for you?

  • What features matter most?

  • Would you actually switch?

  • What would be a deal-breaker?

The Ask
2-minute survey → Survey form

Seriously, it's fast. Just tell me:

What wastes your time on video platforms?

What features would make you switch?

Would you try something new?

Your email at the end → early access when we launch.

Why I'm Doing This Publicly
I'm a developer building for developers. I don't want to ship something you don't want. I'd rather listen now than fail later.

Drop your thoughts in the comments. What am I missing? What would make this actually useful to you?

Take the 2-min survey → Survey form

Want to follow the build? I'll be sharing updates and learnings from your feedback on Twitter. Building in public → Twitter: @rishabyd

GitHub: @rishabyd

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