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7 uses of Stackoverflow.com for programmers

Have you use StackOverflow to it’s most?

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Have you used Stackoverflow.com before? Sure you have! But have you made the most from it? You might not have… let me share with you 7 uses of it.

Check them out and see if you could ✅ each of them as I have done it.

1. Find the answer to programming question ✅

This is most obvious. (you could skip this and go to 2 if you want a quick read)

If you are stuck in some programming problem or see an error crash. Just google it. Changes are, you’ll see one or more Stackoverflow.com links to the related question you have in mind. In it, there are multiple answers, and the best one is normally the one that has the most upvote (careful, not all ✓ answer is the best answer). That’s normally what everyone uses Stackoverflow.com for.

2. Post programming question for answer ✅

This is also obvious, but some people are just reluctant to do it. (but if you have done this, go to 3).

Sometimes you are not that fortunate. You won't find any answer to your programming question. This would be a good opportunity to post your question up…