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Being able to ask a question thoroughly when you need to ask for help is a skill worth cultivating. I've been trying to get a bioinformatics pipeline running, and getting an error. I put together screenshots and the workflow, and I managed to figure it out after I asked it.Permalink On twitter.com
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This might seem frustrating, but it's part of the development process; by clearly stating my issues, I was able to help myself. But I couldn't have gotten there without being thorough.Permalink On twitter.com
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How do you develop these skills? I highly recommend looking at the {reprex} package in R for examples of how to gather enough code/evidence to produce a REPRoducible EXample. Trust me, it will help you grow as a developer.Permalink On twitter.com
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Oops, here's the link to the package: reprex.tidyverse.org/ And to @JennyBryan's talk on reprexes: youtube.com/watch?v=5gqksthQ0cMOn twitter.com
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Clearly stating your problem or issue helps others as well. Think of all the times you struggled with something, and you felt like an impostor. And think of all the times you were grateful someone asked that same question on Stack Overflow.Permalink On twitter.com
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[Sorry if this sounds preachy; this is mostly a reminder to myself to do this way more.]Permalink On twitter.com
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Other thoughts: Asking for help is a courageous act and it should be acknowledged as such.Permalink On twitter.com