Changes between Version 66 and Version 67 of IrcFAQ

Timestamp:

Apr 25, 2008, 10:57:46 AM (17 years ago)

Author:

Paul Bissex

Comment:

added entry about general "it doesn't work" questions

IrcFAQ

@@ -7 +7 @@
 = General Tips =
 
- * When asking for help in the channel, '''be as specific as possible''' in your request. "It doesn't work" is not sufficiently specific!
- * Standard problem-'''reporting''' advice:  Describe 1) what you did, 2) what you expected to happen, and 3) what actually happened.
+ * When asking for help in the channel, '''be as specific as possible''' in your request. "It doesn't work" is not sufficiently specific! [http://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/IrcFAQ#MoreInformationPlease (More advice on this)]
  * General problem-'''solving''' advice: Test all the things you think are true until you find the one that isn't.
  * Showing actual code is useful. For code longer than a line or two, use the pastebin:  http://dpaste.com/
@@ -138 +137 @@
 = Troubleshooting =
 
+== X doesn't work! == #MoreInformationPlease
+
+If you want good help you'll need to give a little more information. Keep in mind that we know little if anything about your project, your level of experience with Python and Django, etc. 
+
+Did it work before? Or is this something you're trying for the first time? Does it raise an error? Die silently? Give unexpected output?
+
+When asking for help, make sure you describe 1) what you did, 2) what you expected to happen, and 3) what actually happened.
+
+[http://dpaste.com/ Pasting] your code and any error messages you received is also helpful. (Don't forget to set the syntax when you paste so that the proper colorizing is applied -- that makes it easier for us to read your stuff.)
+
+
 == The admin is working, but it can't find the Javascript and CSS and image files. == #AdminFiles
 
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 If you're running Apache, read this: http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/modpython/#serving-media-files
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