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Open letter to students with homework problems
This letter is missing something.
Software engineers enjoy solving problems and building things with computers. If a typical homework problem seems like a boring drudge, or 'too hard' for you, you'...
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Why can't I ask customer service-related questions here?
Some questions about specific products or services, especially about how to use them, should be directed toward the appropriate support channels for that product or service simply because we don't ...
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Open letter to students with homework problems
A minor addendum, but I think worth adding separately: the thoughts outlined in the question are correct, but here:
So, you've exhausted the resources. You've tried asking your instructor.
The ...
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What goes on Software Engineering (previously known as Programmers)? A guide for Stack Overflow
I love the answer here What's the difference between Programmers and Stack Overflow? which is a quote from here, https://stackoverflow.blog/2010/12/17/introducing-programmers-stackexchange-com/:
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