Re:Ask HN: What community do you ask dev questions to?
by ksaj on Tuesday December 26, 2023 @10:01PM
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On Mastodon, using #hashtags, I don't get a lot of activity on my dev type questions, but I get quality activity which suits me even better.
I imagine some languages garner more action than others, but I'm not immune to getting stuck in Python or Lisp, and getting really good replies (and occasionally a full debated thread when there are competing methods with pros and cons.) I find showing at least a vague idea of what you've tried goes a long ways there.
Mastodon being the way it is, doesn't work well for searching out those answers since a lot of people delete their posts automagically after a time, so you probably have to hope your question isn't one they've already answered a dozen times recently.
I imagine some languages garner more action than others, but I'm not immune to getting stuck in Python or Lisp, and getting really good replies (and occasionally a full debated thread when there are competing methods with pros and cons.) I find showing at least a vague idea of what you've tried goes a long ways there.
Mastodon being the way it is, doesn't work well for searching out those answers since a lot of people delete their posts automagically after a time, so you probably have to hope your question isn't one they've already answered a dozen times recently.