-Need help with Node.js? You've come to the right place!
+## Welcome to Node.js Help!
+
+Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, Node.js Help is here to assist you with all your Node.js questions and concerns.
## Install
-Check out [this wiki](https://github.com/nodejs/help/wiki/Installation)
-to learn how to install Node.js via binary archive on Linux and AIX.
+To install Node.js, check out [this wiki](https://github.com/nodejs/help/wiki/Installation) to learn how to install Node.js via binary archive on Linux and AIX.
-## Participate
+## How to Ask a Good Question
-You can participate by asking or answering open questions present
-in the [issues section](https://github.com/nodejs/help/issues).
+### 1. **Be Specific**
+ - **Provide Context:** Explain the background or context of your question. This helps others understand your problem or inquiry better.
+ - **Avoid Ambiguity:** Clearly state what you're asking about. Vague questions can lead to misunderstandings or irrelevant responses.
-#### Note
+### 2. **Use Clear Language**
+ - **Avoid Jargon:** If your question involves technical terms, ensure they are explained or defined.
+ - **Be Concise:** Keep your question brief and to the point. Long-winded questions can be confusing and may lose the reader's interest.
+
+### 3. **State Your Goal**
+ - **Clarify Your Objective:** Explain why you're asking the question and what you hope to achieve by getting an answer.
+ - **Express Your Expectations:** Let others know what kind of answer you're looking for.
+
+### 4. **Provide Relevant Details**
+ - **Include Relevant Information:** Give details that are pertinent to your question. This could include error messages, steps you've already taken, or relevant background information.
+ - **Exclude Irrelevant Details:** Avoid cluttering your question with unnecessary information that may distract from the main issue.
+
+### 5. **Be Respectful**
+ - **Be Polite:** Remember to use polite language and tone, even if you're frustrated or facing challenges.
+ - **Appreciate Responses:** When someone takes the time to answer your question, thank them for their help, even if the answer doesn't fully solve your problem.
+
+### 6. **Check for Duplicates**
+ - **Search Before Asking:** Before posting your question, search to see if it has already been asked and answered. Duplicate questions can clutter forums and waste people's time.
+
+### 7. **Format Appropriately**
+ - **Use Proper Formatting:** If you're asking your question on a platform that supports formatting (like a forum or Q&A site), use formatting to make your question more readable. Use headers, lists, and code blocks as needed.
+
+### 8. **Proofread Your Question**
+ - **Check for Errors:** Proofread your question before posting to ensure clarity and correctness. Typos or grammar mistakes can make your question harder to understand.
+
+### 9. **Be Open to Feedback**
+ - **Accept Criticism:** If someone suggests improvements to your question, consider their feedback constructively. It can help you ask better questions in the future.
+
+### 10. **Follow Up**
+ - **Engage with Responses:** Once you receive answers, engage with them. Ask for clarification if needed, and provide feedback on whether the answers were helpful.
+
+## What to Ask:
+
+### 1. Clear and Specific Questions:
+- How can I achieve [specific task] in my Node.js application?
+- What is the best way to handle [specific problem] in Node.js?
+- Can someone help me understand how [specific feature] in Node.js works?
+
+### 2. Troubleshooting Questions:
+- I'm encountering [specific error] when trying to [specific action]. How can I resolve this?
+- What could be causing [specific behavior] in my Node.js code?
-When inserting your code use 3 backticks, followed by `js` as shown below:
+### 3. Code Review and Optimization:
+- Can someone review my Node.js code and provide feedback on how to optimize it?
+- What are some best practices for improving the performance of my Node.js application?
-
+### 4. Conceptual Questions:
+- Can someone explain the difference between [concept A] and [concept B] in Node.js?
+- How does [specific module or feature] in Node.js work under the hood?
+### 5. Seeking Recommendations:
+- What is the recommended package for handling [specific task] in Node.js?
+- Can anyone suggest a good tutorial or resource for learning about [specific topic] in Node.js?
+
+## What NOT to Ask:
+
+### 1. General Programming Questions:
+- How do I write a for loop in JavaScript?
+- What is HTML and how does it work?
+
+### 2. Personal Debugging:
+- Can someone debug my entire Node.js project for me?
+- Why isn't my code working? (without providing any specific details or code snippets)
+
+### 3. Unsupported or External Package Issues:
+- I'm having trouble with a third-party package (not related to Node.js core). Can someone help?
+- Why doesn't this external package work in my Node.js project?
+
+### 4. Opinion-Based Questions:
+- What is the best Node.js framework?
+- Which is better, callback functions or Promises?
+
+### 5. Duplicate Questions:
+- I didn't find an answer to my question, but it's similar to this other question. Can someone help me anyway?
+- Why hasn't anyone answered my question yet? (without considering it might be a duplicate)
+
+### 6. Requests for Complete Solutions:
+- Can someone write the entire code for my project?
+- I need help with my homework. Can someone do it for me?
+
+### 7. Unrelated or Off-Topic Questions:
+- What's the weather like in New York today?
+- Can someone help me with my personal relationship issues?
+
+### 8. Extremely Broad Questions:
+- How do I become a Node.js expert?
+- What can I do with Node.js?
+
+#### Note
+
+When inserting your code, use 3 backticks, followed by `js` as shown below:
````
```js
console.log('happy coding!');
```
````
-
-It gets rendered as such:
```js
console.log('happy coding!');
```
-## Chat
+## Participate
+
+You can participate by asking or answering open questions present in the [issues section](https://github.com/nodejs/help/issues).
-If you would prefer to get help via live chat rather than the issue tracker
-in this repository, you can try:
+## External Links
-* [#nodejs](https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/CK9Q4MB53) channel on the OpenJS Foundation Slack ([join here](https://slack-invite.openjsf.org/))
-* [#node.js channel on libera.chat](https://web.libera.chat?channels=node.js&uio=d4)
-* [Node.js Slack Community](https://node-js.slack.com/)
- * To register: [nodeslackers.com](https://www.nodeslackers.com/)
+- [Node.js Official Website](https://nodejs.org/)
+- [Node.js Documentation](https://nodejs.org/docs/latest/api/)
+- [Node.js GitHub Repository](https://github.com/nodejs/node)
+- [Node.js Slack](https://node-js.slack.com/) *([Get Invited](https://www.nodeslackers.com/))*
From 03ead01f25108ddc88a7ae3c481b9ccd8a47e92b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Aviv Keller <38299977+RedYetiDev@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 6 May 2024 15:47:59 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update README.md
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
# Node.js Help
## Welcome to Node.js Help!
@@ -54,38 +55,30 @@ To install Node.js, check out [this wiki](https://github.com/nodejs/help/wiki/In
## What to Ask:
### 1. Clear and Specific Questions:
-- How can I achieve [specific task] in my Node.js application?
-- What is the best way to handle [specific problem] in Node.js?
-- Can someone help me understand how [specific feature] in Node.js works?
+- How can I achieve _\[specific task]_ in my Node.js application?
+- What is the best way to handle _\[specific problem]_ in Node.js?
+- Can someone help me understand how _\[specific feature]_ in Node.js works?
### 2. Troubleshooting Questions:
-- I'm encountering [specific error] when trying to [specific action]. How can I resolve this?
-- What could be causing [specific behavior] in my Node.js code?
+- I'm encountering _\[specific error]_ when trying to _\[specific action]_. How can I resolve this?
+- What could be causing _\[specific behavior]_ in my Node.js code?
-### 3. Code Review and Optimization:
-- Can someone review my Node.js code and provide feedback on how to optimize it?
-- What are some best practices for improving the performance of my Node.js application?
-
-### 4. Conceptual Questions:
-- Can someone explain the difference between [concept A] and [concept B] in Node.js?
-- How does [specific module or feature] in Node.js work under the hood?
-
-### 5. Seeking Recommendations:
-- What is the recommended package for handling [specific task] in Node.js?
-- Can anyone suggest a good tutorial or resource for learning about [specific topic] in Node.js?
+### 3. Conceptual Questions:
+- Can someone explain the difference between _\[concept A]_ and _\[concept B]_ in Node.js?
+- How does _\[specific module or feature]_ in Node.js work under the hood?
## What NOT to Ask:
### 1. General Programming Questions:
- How do I write a for loop in JavaScript?
-- What is HTML and how does it work?
+- What is HTML, and how does it work?
### 2. Personal Debugging:
-- Can someone debug my entire Node.js project for me?
+- Would someone be able to debug my entire Node.js project for me?
- Why isn't my code working? (without providing any specific details or code snippets)
### 3. Unsupported or External Package Issues:
-- I'm having trouble with a third-party package (not related to Node.js core). Can someone help?
+- I need help with a third-party package (not related to Node.js core). Can someone help?
- Why doesn't this external package work in my Node.js project?
### 4. Opinion-Based Questions:
@@ -122,11 +115,13 @@ console.log('happy coding!');
## Participate
-You can participate by asking or answering open questions present in the [issues section](https://github.com/nodejs/help/issues).
+You can participate by asking or answering open questions in the [issues section](https://github.com/nodejs/help/issues).
## External Links
- [Node.js Official Website](https://nodejs.org/)
- [Node.js Documentation](https://nodejs.org/docs/latest/api/)
- [Node.js GitHub Repository](https://github.com/nodejs/node)
-- [Node.js Slack](https://node-js.slack.com/) *([Get Invited](https://www.nodeslackers.com/))*
+- [Node.js Slack](https://node-js.slack.com/) *([join here](https://www.nodeslackers.com/))*
+- [#nodejs channel](https://openjs-foundation.slack.com/archives/CK9Q4MB53) on the OpenJS Foundation Slack *([join here](https://slack-invite.openjsf.org/))*
+- [#node.js channel on libera.chat](https://web.libera.chat?channels=node.js&uio=d4)
- 
-