As a beginner, I get stuck on my projects quite often. I always look around to see if anyone has had the same problem but it doesn't always translate into what I am doing so I have to ask for help.

 

I do ask on this forum and Sitepoint though I feel a bit bad for often asking for help as it is other people's time.

 

I had been recommended StackOverflow though I tend to get short, sometimes rude and unhelpful responses on there.

 

Where do you go for help when you are stuck?

Stackoverflow usually has the answers to problems already if you search. If my problem is not found I ask on here and StackOverflow.

Edited July 4, 201511 yr by rbrtsmith

Google... It's my tutor/coach/physio in life

 

But yeah like citypaul, 90% of the time I end up on stackoverflow if I get stuck.

If I am in a hurry, then I Google.

But most of the time I prefer to visit a professional of that typical field.

Edited July 6, 201511 yr by ErickShawn

I use the interwebs

 

Seriously though a quick Google (or DuckDuckGo!) can usually turn up solutions.

When I'm completely stuck I stop working. Take a break, go for a drive etc. Then come back and tale a fresh look at what I'm stuck on. Guess you can only take that apprach when you freelance though

 

Can do that in my place, can just come on WDF or browse, nip out for a coffee to clear your head. I think some of the better organisations know this kind of flexibility helps with productivity

I usually Google the issue, and 2 seconds later I find the answer... On stackoverflow

 

Exactly this.

 

Or nowadays, I'm so used to Stackoverflow answering all of my questions, I simply append or prepend it to my Google search, i.e. "js factory function stackoverflow".

 

When I'm completely stuck I stop working. Take a break, go for a drive etc. Then come back and tale a fresh look at what I'm stuck on. Guess you can only take that apprach when you freelance though

 

This is often one of the best things to do. There have been numerous times at work where I've been stuck on a difficult issue for a few hours. Gone home, had a sleep, come back the next morning and I fix it within minutes. It's good to clear your head and take a break.

 

Can do that in my place, can just come on WDF or browse, nip out for a coffee to clear your head. I think some of the better organisations know this kind of flexibility helps with productivity

 

 

 

 

Definitely. I do the same. My boss is well aware that I take time out to do things like this. Not only are you taking a break from your task for a few mins, you're probably learning something else while you're at it

 

I normally Google it > StackOverflow/WebDesignerForum it

 

and if I'm still stuck I Google it some more

When I am stuck I just google it or go to wordpress.org I usually find the answers I am looking for in there

google also is my first way to find out the solution