Tired of Stack Overflow and GitHub? Here are the alternatives.
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
The culture is definitely different here.
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The culture is definitely different here.
Totally agree! More helpful! :)
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
And more sheep; don't forget the sheep.
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Forgive me saying so but having been around for 30 years I have noticed inflation here on CP (quality of articles deteriorated with exceptions) and battle on SO for getting points. I used to contribute heavily to Experts Exchange in the past and learned a lot helping other people there. I do see a pyramid with a few experienced and knowledgeable individuals at the top and a bulk of wannabees under that. Once again, forgive me saying so.
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Forgive me saying so but having been around for 30 years I have noticed inflation here on CP (quality of articles deteriorated with exceptions) and battle on SO for getting points. I used to contribute heavily to Experts Exchange in the past and learned a lot helping other people there. I do see a pyramid with a few experienced and knowledgeable individuals at the top and a bulk of wannabees under that. Once again, forgive me saying so.
I tried both, and while here I was able to give in SO I stuck because I have no the points to answer/opinion... SO also has no articles - a big problem with me...
Skipper: We'll fix it. Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this? Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Forgive me saying so but having been around for 30 years I have noticed inflation here on CP (quality of articles deteriorated with exceptions) and battle on SO for getting points. I used to contribute heavily to Experts Exchange in the past and learned a lot helping other people there. I do see a pyramid with a few experienced and knowledgeable individuals at the top and a bulk of wannabees under that. Once again, forgive me saying so.
The number of good authors is limited; the more authors you have, the lower the average quality will be. The alternative to allowing poor authors to write is to allow articles only by invitation or after peer review. IMO, these would be cures worse than the disease: 1. CP would need a cadre of experts on tap to review articles for accuracy prior to publication. 2. CP would need a cadre of reviewers to bestow the (coveted?) rank of "expert" on writers. I don't see how this would be possible without increasing the CP staff way beyond its current size, possibly turning CP into a paid site.
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
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The number of good authors is limited; the more authors you have, the lower the average quality will be. The alternative to allowing poor authors to write is to allow articles only by invitation or after peer review. IMO, these would be cures worse than the disease: 1. CP would need a cadre of experts on tap to review articles for accuracy prior to publication. 2. CP would need a cadre of reviewers to bestow the (coveted?) rank of "expert" on writers. I don't see how this would be possible without increasing the CP staff way beyond its current size, possibly turning CP into a paid site.
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
Also consider that a poor article for you, maybe the exact savior for other (less experienced/ talented) member...
Skipper: We'll fix it. Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this? Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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The number of good authors is limited; the more authors you have, the lower the average quality will be. The alternative to allowing poor authors to write is to allow articles only by invitation or after peer review. IMO, these would be cures worse than the disease: 1. CP would need a cadre of experts on tap to review articles for accuracy prior to publication. 2. CP would need a cadre of reviewers to bestow the (coveted?) rank of "expert" on writers. I don't see how this would be possible without increasing the CP staff way beyond its current size, possibly turning CP into a paid site.
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
We don't really need a team of experts, though. We already have the ability to write our own articles as alternatives to others, start comments and discussions, make suggestions/edits, articles are reviewed by the community before going live, private messages, blogs, etc. And in most cases, moderators will tell you what is wrong with your article before approving changes. Still, more accurate than Wikipedia and much friendlier than SO. The SO community can be vicious and, sometimes, for no reason. Never had that issue on CP.
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
I've seen newbies ask for input on their formatting and naming conventions, only to be shot down by Sergey, because he thought it wasn't appropriate (the thread was closed). So this site has a little bit of SO going on behind the scenes. Sad.
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I've seen newbies ask for input on their formatting and naming conventions, only to be shot down by Sergey, because he thought it wasn't appropriate (the thread was closed). So this site has a little bit of SO going on behind the scenes. Sad.
My CodeProject Articles :: Our forgotten astronomic heritage :: My website.
"Sorry, buddy, but this mission counts on everyone being as silent as possible, and your farts are just too much of a wildcard." - Korra to Meelo, "Kuvira's Gambit"But SA is one of a million - and everyone! can report him, regardless of rep points... (actually he got sacked two times already in past)...
Skipper: We'll fix it. Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this? Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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But SA is one of a million - and everyone! can report him, regardless of rep points... (actually he got sacked two times already in past)...
Skipper: We'll fix it. Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this? Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
I recall a few votes helping him out, so still in the small numbers, but more than just one guy. Glad to hear your reply, though. Have an upvote.
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"Sorry, buddy, but this mission counts on everyone being as silent as possible, and your farts are just too much of a wildcard." - Korra to Meelo, "Kuvira's Gambit" -
And more sheep; don't forget the sheep.
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> Stack Overflow alternatives Code Project CodeProject is a similar site to Stack Overflow with developer queries as well as a ‘quick answers’ section for questions that get asked on a regular basis. However Code Project differs in the fact that it also has an extensive range of articles as well as a discussion area. It is said that a lot of the content on CodeProject focuses on Windows programming. The only reason this post[^] is newsworthy is because of the above quote. ;) Marc
Imperative to Functional Programming Succinctly Contributors Wanted for Higher Order Programming Project! Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Because this thread has attracted low quality answers (i.e. ones that weren't written by this particular moderator or any of his chums and may give valuable SO reputation points to people who aren't in the club) it is now closed for further comment. Seriously, SO - valuable resource as it is - spends so much time gazing at its own navel that it gets embarrassing. Don't discuss that here, let's take-it outside to META and have a proper fight! There's a two word quote without a link to a source - SOMEONE MUST DIE FOR THIS! OMG! The sky's going to fall on our heads! Thou shalt not suffer a newbie to live ... :)
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Because this thread has attracted low quality answers (i.e. ones that weren't written by this particular moderator or any of his chums and may give valuable SO reputation points to people who aren't in the club) it is now closed for further comment. Seriously, SO - valuable resource as it is - spends so much time gazing at its own navel that it gets embarrassing. Don't discuss that here, let's take-it outside to META and have a proper fight! There's a two word quote without a link to a source - SOMEONE MUST DIE FOR THIS! OMG! The sky's going to fall on our heads! Thou shalt not suffer a newbie to live ... :)
I posted a question on SO last year that got downvoted before it has solicited a single response. Apparently my QUESTION was poor quality :doh: For this reason I have little to do with SO. Unfortunately it has emigrated miles and miles away from where it started. It's now very much an elitist club where only rock star devs and coding ninjas go to have hang out whilst they tell each other how awesome they are :-D
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