[finchisko]

I like the idea, but it's targeted for extroverted people, probably more for marketers and bizz in general, rather than programmers. Introverts like me, will always prefer text conversation over recording myself. Also text is searchable where video is not.

[mosselman]

I agree, but targeting those kinds of people is fine I think. Most of my colleagues eat lunch together, but many programmers (my direct colleagues) prefer to lunch in front of their computers. This is typical for many more technical people I think.

In contrast, the other day when I went over to our marketing department I walked in on them practicing the dance moves of some Elvis video together.

I am not saying that either is better, I am just saying that these differences exist and that is fine.

[mwcampbell]

Text is also universally accessible, including for people with disabilities (e.g. deaf, blind, and for the recording side, people with speech impediments).

[loceng]

There's another product, can't remember it's name at the moment, with similar concept - however they also highlight screen capturing. Perhaps in the case of those who are more introverted or shy, or not feeling confident being on camera, can simply be doing a screen capture of the product - and then a voice over to share what was done, challenges, faced, etc.

[giancarlostoro]

> Also text is searchable where video is not.

Transcripts could help there.

[raghava]

With next-gen speech-to-text (voicea), it is modestly possible. Am sure that could get better by time!