Linked Questions
134 questions linked to/from FAQ Index for Stack Overflow
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Why doesn't Stack Overflow have a domain for FAQs? [duplicate]
I was roaming around Stack Overflow, but I did not find any direct link for a FAQ. Can any one suggest how to get the FAQ part on Stack Overflow?
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How much research effort is expected of Stack Overflow users?
I'm well aware that some research effort is expected of Stack Overflow users before they post any new questions, but I'm not sure just how much research effort is considered adequate.
I asked a ...
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How do I ask and answer homework questions?
Can one ask questions about homework here on Stack Overflow? If so, how should I go about doing so?
What guidelines should users follow when responding to homework questions?
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Why is "Can someone help me?" not a useful question?
To an asker, their question seems pretty good. They've explained the context of their project, there's a detailed list of what they want to accomplish, and they've shown what they have tried / their ...
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Under what circumstances may I add "urgent" or other similar phrases to my question, in order to obtain faster answers?
We often have people desiring speedy answers to a question, and they will add phrases intended to elicit solutions quickly. For example:
This is urgent for me
Please reply ASAP!
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2018 Moderator Election Q&A - Questionnaire
In connection with the moderator elections, we are holding a Q&A thread for the candidates.
Questions collected from an earlier thread have been compiled into this one, which shall now serve as ...
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Why should I not upload images of code/data/errors?
I am new to Stack Overflow, and I have asked about 5 questions so far. I make sure to always upload images of my code. On two separate occasions, two different users advised me not to upload images of ...
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How does the Triage review queue work?
I recently got the privilege to review questions in Triage, and I'm pretty sure I'm already doing it wrong.
I've read some of the Q&A about the Triage review queue here on Meta, but I was ...
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Upcoming Feature: New Question Close Experience
CLARIFYING UPDATE
Thanks everyone for the thoughtful feedback. I’ve read through much of it and there are a few things that stand out to me.
First, I want to clarify since this didn't quite come ...
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Should I send students to Stack Overflow?
I teach an introductory course in which the focus is on learning how the machine works: memory, registers, caches, assembly code, and all that. But it is also the first course in which C is used, and ...
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What do the colors on Stack Overflow mean?
On Stack Overflow, there are many color codes.
Sometimes the number of votes on a question are highlighted with certain colors. Sometimes the background of the question or answer text is highlighted.
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Something in my web site or project doesn't work. Can I just paste a link to it?
I have a problem on a website or project I'm working on.
I would like to just describe the problem and paste a link to the external site or source code repository (e.g., GitHub) in the question. Can ...
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How can I log out from Stack Overflow?
I can't log out. This was a test account, and now I can't log in to my normal account.
I've tried to remove all the cookies. From Firebug, when I'm refreshing, I get logged out, but then I'm logged in ...
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Choosing between Stack Overflow and Software Engineering
Suppose you have a "borderline subjective" question, and you're not sure if you should post it to Stack Overflow or Software Engineering. How do you decide? What's the best default option if you ...
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What does a new user need in a homepage experience on Stack Overflow?
In June, we asked you for your thoughts on what you thought would make a good homepage. After reviewing the feedback, we wanted to share the takeaways and a starting point for where we think we can ...
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