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Generally, I would say: On-topic How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools specifically meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on. Asking questions rega...
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#4: Post edited
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Lundin
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2021-09-30T09:38:43Z (over 2 years ago)
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools specifically meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.
- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not specifically related to programming.- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools specifically meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.
- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- - "How to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not specifically related to programming.
- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
#3: Post edited
by
Lundin
·
2021-09-30T07:02:54Z (over 2 years ago)
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools explicitly meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- - "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not specifically related to programming.
- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools specifically meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.
- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- - "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not specifically related to programming.
- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
#2: Post edited
by
Lundin
·
2021-09-30T07:02:33Z (over 2 years ago)
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools explicitly meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.
- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not necessarily related to programming.- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
- Generally, I would say:
- **On-topic**
- - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools explicitly meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on.
- - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware.
- **Off-topic**
- - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users.
- - "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not specifically related to programming.
- Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.
#1: Initial revision
by
Lundin
·
2021-09-30T07:02:16Z (over 2 years ago)
Generally, I would say: **On-topic** - How to install, configure, trouble-shoot and use tools explicitly meant for software development. Compilers, debuggers, IDEs and so on. - Asking questions regarding the above in _good faith_, as in assuming your problem is related to the specific programmer tool. Even though the cause of the problem actually turns out to be related to something else, like the OS, a firewall or hardware. **Off-topic** - How to install or trouble-shoot general programs. For example: "I'm trying to install compiler x but my anti-virus program won't let me" is off-topic. The question is about some anti-virus program, not about the compiler. Ask on Power Users. - "Hot to do x, I'm using it for programming" questions where the question is actually about x, which in itself is not necessarily related to programming. Example: "In order to use this programming IDE in a meaningful way, I need at least 2 monitors. However, I can't figure out how to install multiple monitors on my computer." Ask on Power Users.