This is a user-friendly community recommendation how to ask smart and efficient questions in technical groups when you hit a wall and don’t know how continue.
The following steps will help you find the best possible solutions and get useful answers.
Look for tutorials, documentation, and similar questions asked before.
You may be able to save the time of the helper, and even if your research doesn't answer your questions, you'll be able to convey your questions in a more sensible manner.
Consider the complexity of your problem and the skill level of the people you wish to ask.
Don't worry about asking whether it's ok to ask a question. Any question is welcome, but you may be directed elsewhere if the question is more appropriate to a different channel.
Questions directed to a specific person are much less likely to be answered than open questions.
Group can sometimes be flooded with questions or chatter. Try to find a different channel where you can get the attention of the people who'll be able to help.
Make sure you write questions that clearly and concisely communicate the problems you want solved. This may include program version information and other details about the system you're using.
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Information what you want to achieve will allow the person answering your question to provide the right solution even when it isn't obvious.
Not all group members are available all the time, but they'll respond when they can.
Respect the time of others willing to help you. Leaving the solutions available for others in search results, might also help someone like you.
Expressing gratitude when your question is answered will give a much better impression about you and help to cultivate warm feelings for those solving your question.
If you've found a solution on your own, also let people know about it.
Keep learning; All experts were once beginners.
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