C++ can be brutal, End of Post lmfao.

Seriously though, I used to wait hours (sometimes days ) to ask my peers, thinking it would be embarrassing to ask stupid questions that I should've known by now.

Now I learned that in some cases, a 2-minute conversation can save you 6 hours of frustration.

Between memory management, templates, and cryptic compiler errors, getting stuck is practically guaranteed in life just like taxes & death. But if you’re learning C++ like me (or using it in school/work), one of your most powerful tools isn’t your compiler…

…it’s knowing HOW to ask effectively.

I'll share a few simple strategies that make it easier to get the help you. For example, here's a bad question.

"My code doesn’t work. Can someone help?"

Helpful answers? Not likely. You’ll probably get one of the following:

• “Post the full code.”
• “What are you trying to do?”
• “What error are you getting?”

Very vague and commenters are unaware of your end goal making unnecessary challenges for them. Here's some alternatives that gets way better results.

Explain the goal, not just the nature of your error.

Explain your approach or code so far.

If all else fails, paste or use the snippet tool

Note: It also helps to mention the compiler and version so helpers have an idea of what your workspace.

To conclude, Learning C++ is hard enough. Don’t make it harder by suffering in silence or posting vague question. Cheers!