How to ask your AutoHotkey question and get it answered❗
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 27/09/2022

In this video I discuss how you can improve how you ask your AutoHotkey question to increase the likelihood peole will help you with your code.  Asking the right questions, in the right way, is a great way to increase the likelihood someone will help you.  Watch this short video to learn the best way to ask your AutoHotkey questions


1. 00:00 💡 Ask clear and concise questions to increase the likelihood of getting help.
 1.1 In this video, Joe the-Automator shares tips on how to ask questions in a way that increases the likelihood of getting help.

2. 00:54 📈 
 2.1 Short questions require long answers and long questions require short answers, so it's important to spend time crafting precise questions to provide context and relevance for those answering.

3. 01:47 💻 Compartmentalize your code for easier debugging and collaboration.
 3.1 Compartmentalize your code to make it easier to identify and solve problems, and to make it easier for others to help you.
 3.2 Compartmentalize and share all necessary code, including functions and references, to ensure effective debugging.

4. 03:16 📝 Document your AutoHotkey environment and understand the file format to avoid issues and ensure proper encoding.
 4.1 Document your AutoHotkey environment, including bitness and encoding, and choose the appropriate version based on library availability and connection requirements.
 4.2 Understand the file format and document the new functionality in version two to avoid issues with code examples and ensure proper encoding.

5. 04:45 📰 
 5.1 Annotate your code to explain what each line does and where it's breaking to troubleshoot on your own and make it easier for others to help you.

 6.1 Avoid posting images of your code and use a gist or paste pen instead to make it easier for others to fix it.

7. 06:44 💡 Search for solutions before asking for support to solve your programming problem.
 7.1 Search for solutions on AutoHotkey forums, Stack Overflow, and other programming languages before asking for support to solve your problem.

8. 07:48 💻 Keep pushing through the discomfort and use available resources to achieve coding and gaming success.
 8.1 Feeling uncomfortable, anxious, and stressed is normal when learning something new, so don't give up and keep at it.
 8.2 Working hard and achieving something in coding or gaming gives a great feeling of accomplishment, and there are resources available to help learn and improve.