When learning to code or developing software, websites, or apps, you will almost always run into a problem or a bug that will not go away no matter what you do. In such cases, programmers may require answers to questions about various coding languages, development platforms, tools, APIs, and services. But where should you go to find the solutions you require?
Here are the top five best communities full of brilliant people who might have the answers you seek:
1. StackOverflow
StackOverflow has over 100 million users who are serious about improving their coding skills. On this site, one can quickly ask questions (after signing up) or answer questions others ask – even as a guest. It hosts questions in various programming languages, platforms, and services. Its up-vote system ensures that people get quick answers after posting a query, and the strict moderation ensures that people get straight answers or mention of where to find them on the Internet.
2. Quora
Quora hosts informative content that its users create and share. Although it covers a wide range of topics and most of the answers are expert opinions, it is a valuable resource for programming and software development information. After signing up, you can ask questions by clicking on the Ask Question button in the top bar, and you can answer questions by clicking on the Write button. There isn't a list of categories or topics where you can ask or answer questions, so it's best to search Quora to find any needed information.
3. Reddit
Reddit has long been one of the best places to visit for a serious programmer who values useful information. It has several communities where people can talk about specific interests and topics like programming languages, computers, the Internet, and so on. After signing up for the site, users can easily post a link or ask questions.
4. StackExchange
People can ask and answer questions in StackExchange's Question & Answer communities. Experts vote on posts to ensure that helpful answers are more easily found. To begin searching for answers or answering a query, you must first create an account.
5. CodeProject
CodeProject provides useful news, information, and source code to coders. It has general discussion forums where software developers can share their ideas with other members of the community, as well as a Quick Answers section where you can ask questions and get specific technical help. Signing up allows you to ask questions, participate in discussion boards, and receive weekly updates. Its general programming forums, which have a community of over 11 million users, are classified using tags based on programming languages, development platforms, and web services.
