udemy-dl VS git-sizer

• Free Access
  Allows users to download courses from Udemy that they have already enrolled in, enabling offline viewing and personal archival without extra cost.
• Offline Access
  Enables users to store courses locally, making it possible to access content without an internet connection which is convenient for learning on the go.
• Cross-Platform Support
  Compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it versatile for different users.
• Full Course Download
  Facilitates the downloading of entire courses including all videos, subtitles, and additional resources if available.

Possible disadvantages

• TOS Violation
  Using udemy-dl might violate Udemy's terms of service which could lead to account suspension or other penalties.
• Quality Control
  Downloaded content might not reflect any updates or changes made to the course after it was downloaded, leading to outdated information.
• Limited Support
  Being a third-party tool, it may not have consistent maintenance and support, potentially leading to compatibility issues with future Udemy updates.
• Dependency on Command Line
  Requires users to be comfortable using command line tools, which might be challenging for non-technical users.

• Comprehensive Repository Analysis
  git-sizer analyzes many different dimensions of a Git repository including commit count, tree size, blob size, history depth, and reference counts, providing a holistic view of repository health and potential scaling issues.
• Easy to Use
  The tool is simple to run with minimal setup—just execute it within a git repository—and it produces clear, human-readable output that highlights potential problem areas without requiring complex configuration.
• Identifies Performance Bottlenecks
  It helps identify specific issues that could degrade Git performance, such as excessively large blobs, deep history, large trees, or too many references, which is valuable before migrating or scaling repositories.
• Open Source and Maintained by GitHub
  Being an official GitHub project, it benefits from credibility, community trust, and ongoing maintenance, and it is well documented with clear explanations of what each metric means.
• Useful for Pre-Migration Checks
  It's particularly helpful for teams migrating repositories to new platforms or consolidating repos, as it flags potential issues that could cause problems during migration or with hosting providers' limits.

Possible disadvantages

• No Automatic Remediation
  git-sizer only identifies and reports issues but does not offer any built-in tools or automated processes to fix problems like large blobs or excessive history depth—users must use separate tools like BFG Repo-Cleaner or git-filter-repo.
• Output Can Be Overwhelming for Beginners
  While detailed, the output includes many metrics and threshold levels that may be confusing for users unfamiliar with Git internals, requiring some learning curve to fully interpret results.
• Limited to Local Analysis
  The tool analyzes a local clone of the repository, so it requires users to have a full local copy of the repo (or at least enough history) to get accurate results, which can be time-consuming for very large repositories.
• No Real-Time Monitoring
  It functions as a one-time analysis tool rather than providing continuous or real-time monitoring of repository health, requiring manual reruns to track changes over time.
• Command-Line Only Interface
  The tool lacks a graphical user interface, which may be less accessible for users who prefer visual dashboards or are less comfortable with command-line tools.

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[UPDATED DEC 2018] How to Easy & Fast Download Udemy Course with Udemy-dl (Python)

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• Downloading a full Udemy course

  Found something ir the AUR, but the last update was on 25/05/2021, and it point to this github link. Source: over 3 years ago

• Kindly help on downloading purchased Udemy courses!

  I tried this once a day, but always got 403 forbidden error. The udemy-dl repo has been archived, and the author won't support it any more. Can anyone here kindly help? Thank you! Source: over 4 years ago

• How can I download Udemy courses from my Udemy Business account?

  If the course doesn't use DRM then https://github.com/r0oth3x49/udemy-dl otherwise https://github.com/Puyodead1/udemy-downloader and https://github.com/Satsuoni/widevine-l3-guesser with downgraded CDM to 2209 (might stop working on Udemy... Source: almost 5 years ago

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• how to keep github repos small?

  Also there’s a cool project from GitHub you can use to help understand the size of git’s objects in your git repo https://github.com/github/git-sizer. This might help you determine what the best cloning strategy could be. Source: almost 5 years ago