Can anyone define how the Programmers stack exchange is different from Stack Overflow? [duplicate]

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I have been lurking here for quite some time, and have seen questions that could probably be posted on stack overflow and get similar or even better answers. I am looking for a simple explanation as to what the primary difference is between the two exchanges, and what mindset I should have going into each one.

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This has been asked many times before:

• Compare the Help Center On-Topic page for Programmers to the Help Center On-Topic page for Stack Overflow.
• What's the difference between Programmers and Stack Overflow?
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• Choosing between Stack Overflow and Programmers Stack Exchange
• When do these questions belong on Programmers instead of Stack Overflow?