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You're stuck on a programming problem. What do you do first?   [Edit]

Survey period: 13 Jun 2011 to 20 Jun 2011

We've all hit that stumbling point. Do you dig in deep, go get a copy, or go online and tap into the collective wisdom?

OptionVotes% 
Just keep plugging away at the problem383.28
Ask a colleague or friend564.84
Read the docs. Again.322.77
Read a book90.78
Search online for the exact answer to your problem35130.34
Search online for more general background information on your issue44738.63
Post a question online60.52
Take a break and let the creative juices flow17915.47
Other393.37

View optional text answers (44 answers)


 
GeneralLet the creative juices flow Pin
OriginalGriff13-Jun-11 2:29
mveOriginalGriff13-Jun-11 2:29 
GeneralRe: Let the creative juices flow Pin
fjdiewornncalwe13-Jun-11 2:50
professionalfjdiewornncalwe13-Jun-11 2:50 
GeneralRe: Let the creative juices flow Pin
OriginalGriff13-Jun-11 3:09
mveOriginalGriff13-Jun-11 3:09 
GeneralRe: Let the creative juices flow Pin
Rob Grainger16-Jun-11 5:57
Rob Grainger16-Jun-11 5:57 
GeneralRe: Let the creative juices flow Pin
OriginalGriff16-Jun-11 6:01
mveOriginalGriff16-Jun-11 6:01 
GeneralRe: Let the creative juices flow Pin
wizardzz13-Jun-11 6:26
wizardzz13-Jun-11 6:26 
GeneralAgain, choose bacon Pin
Nagy Vilmos13-Jun-11 2:20
professionalNagy Vilmos13-Jun-11 2:20 
GeneralRe: Again, choose bacon Pin
#realJSOP13-Jun-11 2:25
professional#realJSOP13-Jun-11 2:25 
But if you're not really hungry, Liquid Nitrogen is a viable alternative.
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GeneralRe: Again, choose bacon Pin
Nagy Vilmos13-Jun-11 2:57
professionalNagy Vilmos13-Jun-11 2:57 
GeneralRe: Again, choose bacon Pin
Trollslayer13-Jun-11 5:29
mentorTrollslayer13-Jun-11 5:29 

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