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Originally posted by Robert Konigsberg:
It seems that very often we're getting many of the same questions, over and over ...
Originally posted by Robert Konigsberg:
Partly it's because people do not search far back in the archives. That's OK, they don't.
Originally posted by Robert Konigsberg:
In general, why don't we have a FAQ that is specific to the project assignments? The FAQ that is currently available seems to be a general SCJD FAQ, and not one related to, say, the B&S or Fly By Night assignments.
I can see the following reasons why a project-level FAQ would be beneficial:
Less need to type responses. Easy access resource for users.
I can see the following reasons why it would be bad:
People might spend less time thinking out problems for themselves.
Projects might change. (This isn't so much a bad thing as it would require FAQ answers that are sufficiently specific that their purpose is clear.)
It might violate some of the non-disclosure agreements with Sun.
Originally posted by Robert Konigsberg:
I dunno, I just think it would be good to have a place where it discusses "fat client / thin client" or "what is the difference between 'server' 'alone' and ''?" or "Bad ways to implement row locking"
Originally posted by Steven Hoodless:
I guess a reorganization of SCJD into sub-sections may be too dificult. By reorganization I mean dividing SCJD into a section on Threading, another on MVC etc. More work for the moderators though.
Originally posted by Steven Hoodless:
Alternatively there are a lot of posts that are irrelevant. Perhaps if posts that were never responded too and odd irrelevant questions could be removed we might have a more accessible SCJD forum? The problem is how to decide which are useful and which aren't.
Originally posted by Steven Hoodless:
Another idea would be to rate certain posts. Occasionally you find a post from 2002/3 where somebody explained database/servers or you find that crutial bit of information about callbacks on MVC. These posts can be extremely useful and should be marked as outstanding. The downside, as you pointed out, is that it removes new candidates initiative. Would I have struggled so hard if I'd had all the answers given to me on day 1?
Originally posted by Steven Hoodless:
Would I have struggled so hard if I'd had all the answers given to me on day 1?
Originally posted by Steve Taiwan:
The problem I faced when I used the search engine is I can't find a "correct key word" to search old threads related to my question. Therefore, If FAQ is not possible, could there is a page containg "titles and keywords" for others to easily find out old theards. And then to save your time?
Originally posted by Olivier Dumont:
As (AFAIK) our FAQs are organized as Wikis (the pages are editable by anyone), it would need some moderation of course.
Originally posted by Olivier Dumont:
I don't see Phil on this forum for a few days now, but I guess it's very temporary.
Originally posted by Paul Bourdeaux:
While FAQs are a VERY good idea, I think some things are better left to discussion. For instance, the recurring question about the meaning of "server" "alone" and "client" would do well in a FAQ because there is a definitive answer to it. However, other topics that are discussed again and again, like tier design, locking, etc should remain discussions because there are differing views on the correct solution.
Personally I enjoy it when a new thread is posted on a topic previously discussed. It gives new ranchers the opportunity to weigh in on the discussion, and it is also easier to follow a discussion as it evolves instead of reading through a 30+ post discussion all at once.
Don't get me wrong. I really think this forum could benefit from a FAQ, but some recurring topics don't really belong there!
Originally posted by Hanna Habashy:
IMHO, FAQ is a good idea for static questions; like where can I see my grade, or how much the certification cost. Everyone of us has his own unique experience, and hence his own unique questions. I found the discussion board is greatly usefull for gaining knowledge by extchange ideas from wide range of developers, who might came form different backgrounds. The forum already has FAQ, and it is a great help for starters. However, when the work starts and it gets deep and dirty..it is much better to talk to people.
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