Show the code.
Imagine asking for directions without giving your current location.
> Sure, I'll just channel my inner GPS and magically pinpoint your location for you.
TrueNewCoder:
Ok. What do you expect me to do? a rain dance?
RealDeveloper:
Yes, use Internet Explorer. Now that your silly CORS issue is gone you can focus on the bigger issue -- removing jQuery.
ToasterGallions:
Given the error you haven't shared, I blame sub-saharan iceberg herders.
MonkeyCoder:
Ah yes, zero detail about what the error actually was makes this a true test of my crystal ball.
Alright, gather 'round, aspiring programmers! Let's talk about how to ask for help without driving us all insane. I get it, coding can be frustrating, but so is trying to help when all we get is a cryptic cry for help. Here’s a pro tip: when you need assistance, don't just drop a vague "it's broken" bomb and expect us to fix it magically. Show us the darn code! We're not here to play 20 Questions; we're here to debug.
Here’s the revolutionary idea: before you hit that panic button, take a deep breath and show us your code. Break it down step-by-step. Describe what's happening versus what you expected to happen. Think of it as a narrative of your code's epic fail. Trust me, it's not giving away state secrets; it’s saving everyone's sanity. So, be a hero — show us your code, and we might just rescue you from programming purgatory.
It's not a scavenger hunt; we don't have time to go searching for clues in your vague descriptions. You know what helps? The code! Copy, paste, and format it nicely — none of that "I'm too lazy to indent" nonsense. Give us the whole picture: the variables, the loops, the functions — everything in the blast zone. And please, don't insult us with screenshots of your IDE like it's modern art; we need text we can search and scrutinize.
How to share your code online.
Other similar problems: The XY Problem, No
Hello, Don't Ask To Ask.
Further reading: How do I ask a good question?,
or if you have more time: How To Ask Questions The
Smart Way.