Good website to ask coding questions?

[SamRoss]

TL;DR Summary

Does anyone know of a good website to ask coding questions?

I am trying to learn how to code, reading the info on w3schools, doing Google searches, etc. I recently ran into a small problem with MySQL and wanted to find a good website where I could post the issue I was having and see if anyone had any suggestions. I love PhysicsForums but I'm not sure this is the right place to post a question for every little problem I run into (and I'm sure there will be many). I tried Quora but it's not great because there's no way to upload pictures along with my question so people know what I'm talking about. Can anyone recommend a good website for this?

 

[pbuk]

I'm not sure PF is the right place either, but if you want to try then the Programming and Computer Science topic is the one to post in.

Also, posting pictures to get help with code is not a great idea - much better to use the </> icon editor in the WYSYWIG bar and select SQL, or wrap code in [code=sql][/code] tags. Similarly for output.

 

[Filip Larsen]

Perhaps http:stackoverflow.com is worth a try. They have tag for MySQL questions too: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/mysql

 

[jedishrfu]

StackExchange or here that is the question. Either case is slower than looking for tutorials or examples of what youre trying to do.

When that doesn't work try here as there are several programmers likely to respond. StackExchange does the same although sometimes your post will be tagged as a duplicate and thus less likely to get any responses.

Also be aware that answers may not be timely for either site meaning you may discover the answer before anyone responds.

 

[yungman]

What's wrong with this site? People here are happy to help. Post the code and let people look at it.

There's another forum as big as here:https://www.edaboard.com/
I have not gone to that site yet as I got all my help here already.

 

[Hacker Jack]

What's wrong with Reddit? They have sub forums for nearly everything and usually have active members. I ask stupid questions all the time there and people love to explain stuff (especially if it involves themselves, but don't we all heh).

Sub forum you could try is: learnprogramming or just search SQL in search bar, I'm sure there is a dub forum with active people there

 

[Wrichik Basu]

Can anyone recommend a good website for this?

For MySQL, Physics Forums is definitely a good place because there are many members here who know it very well and can render help. My question on MySQL has received great answers.

I dislike asking questions at Stack Overflow (SO) because there are so many questions coming in every moment, my question almost always gets overlooked. For programming languages like Java, C++, Python, etc., there is, in fact, no need to go to SO because PF already has many learned members in these fields. The only time that I have to go to SO is for asking questions on Android programming, because (I believe) there are not many Android programmers in this place.

Ask your question here first. If you don't get a decent reply, or it goes unanswered for many days, only then head to SO.

 

[berkeman]

Summary:: Does anyone know of a good website to ask coding questions?

I love PhysicsForums but I'm not sure this is the right place to post a question for every little problem I run into (and I'm sure there will be many)

I'm usually able to find answers to my programming questions with a Google search and good search terms. Many of the hits are to stackexchange or some of the wiki sites, depending on my question. Have you not had good luck with Google searches?

 

[Filip Larsen]

I dislike asking questions at Stack Overflow (SO) because there are so many questions coming in every moment, my question almost always gets overlooked.

But that should also mean there is a high chance of getting an answer there because someone else has already asked your question

Over the last several years I would think around half or more of my searches for this or that programming issue ends up on stackoverflow eventually. And in all the years I have been "using" this site I never had to actually ask any question myself.

 

[Mark44]

I ask stupid questions all the time there

And not just there ...

 

[Keith_McClary]

your post will be tagged as a duplicate and thus less likely to get any responses.

When that happens, they should say which questions it (allegedly) duplicates.

 

[Hacker Jack]

And not just there ...

You talkin' to me!

 

[yungman]

What's wrong with Reddit? They have sub forums for nearly everything and usually have active members. I ask stupid questions all the time there and people love to explain stuff (especially if it involves themselves, but don't we all heh).

Sub forum you could try is: learnprogramming or just search SQL in search bar, I'm sure there is a dub forum with active people there

I looked for Reddit briefly,https://www.redditinc.com/

I didn't see any forum. Can you give me the link to the forum.

 

[jtbell]

I looked for Reddit briefly,https://www.redditinc.com/

I didn't see any forum. Can you give me the link to the forum.

A Google search for "reddit c++" led me here very quickly:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cpp/

In the list of "Related Communities" at the right side of that page I also found

https://www.reddit.com/r/cpp_questions/

 

[yungman]

The best forum for this is if you actually post your program, ask the question and actually see how you like the reply.

 

[arippe]

Stackoverflow is the best
link: https://stackoverflow.com

Coding forum is a good choice too
link: https://codingforum.site

 

[DaveC426913]

+1 for stack overflow.

 

[valenumr]

I would vote for stack overflow as well. While physics forums does have a dedicate forum, stack overflow is much more focused on computer science.

 

[DrJohn]

Sitepoint is very good - used it occasionally for HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, Javascript etc. I enjoyed answering questions there and got help when odd things happened in my own work.
It covers lots of languages, and there are lots of intro level books they sell as well.

 

[sbrothy]

Summary:: Does anyone know of a good website to ask coding questions?

I am trying to learn how to code, reading the info on w3schools, doing Google searches, etc. I recently ran into a small problem with MySQL and wanted to find a good website where I could post the issue I was having and see if anyone had any suggestions. I love PhysicsForums but I'm not sure this is the right place to post a question for every little problem I run into (and I'm sure there will be many). I tried Quora but it's not great because there's no way to upload pictures along with my question so people know what I'm talking about. Can anyone recommend a good website for this?

Yes, advice at this forum is good. Especially for the lager picture (the algorithms and and theory behind the code. For help with the actual inplementation and syntax Google and stackexchange (as already mentioned) are good sources. Also, IRC is still being used by some of the (us) real nerds. IRC and pastebin is an effective way of asking questions. One just have to remember that even though IRC is live chat questions may still take some time to be addressed.

Regards.

 

[jedishrfu]

For examples, you can also check into www.rosettacode.org although the solutions for each language while illustrative may not be optimal.

 

[bikashdaga]

You can check these websites:

1. https://community-stage.interviewbit.com/
2. https://stackoverflow.com/
3. https://groups.google.com/
4. https://www.sitepoint.com/community/
5. https://www.codeproject.com/
5. [Link spam entry deleted by the Mentors]
6. https://teamtreehouse.com/community
7. https://www.daniweb.com/

these all are good websites to ask questions.