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Using Stack Overflow and Other Stack Exchange Sites

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For developers and administrators today, the first place to look when you're having trouble is one of the Stack Exchange sites: Stack Overflow for developers or Server Fault for administrators. There are dozens of more specialized sites too, for programming on specific platforms like Android or Raspberry Pi, for specific libraries and frameworks, or technical expertise areas like security or data. Unfortunately, many newcomers to the Stack Exchange family of sites don't get all they could from these sites because it's not obvious how they work. This course will show you what you need to know to find the answers you need for your urgent problems, build up an online reputation as a knowledgeable developer or administrator, and enjoy using this amazing resource to its fullest. It even covers how to get involved and help to run the sites you use regularly.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Searching 48mins
  • Asking Your First Question 62mins
  • Managing Your Question 38mins
  • When Things Don't Go Smoothly 40mins
  • Answering Questions 52mins
  • Voting, Reputation, Privileges, and Other Features 59mins
  • Helping to Moderate 66mins

Taught by

Kate Gregory

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