diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7c41d16 --- /dev/null +++ b/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +--- +title: Frequent Questions +sidebar_link: true +sidebar_sort_order: 101 +--- + +Here, we try to anticipate common questions about Boston Python and about Python software. + +### Questions about Boston Python + +- How do I organize an event for Boston Python? +We recently added [a page describing this once mysterious process](https://about.bostonpython.com/planning) + + +### Questions about Python + +- What's the best way to install python? +- What's the best editor to use for python? +- Should I learn python or {{ other_language }} if I want to work in {{ field }}? + +## Pro Tips: + +When questions start with _"What is the best...?"_, the response should ask for a clarification of the use case. +- What is most important to you? +- Are you working alone, or with other people? +- What are you using now? +- Are you doing this for curiosity or for a requirement (money, certification, T-Shirts) +- Do you have time to learn something new? + + +When questions start with _"How do I...?"_, the response should ask for an example of a failing test. In other words, a concrete example of where they are in the problem. +The best requests for help look something like this: +- I tried `{{ url_to_code }}` +- and I got `` +- but instead I got `{{ url_to_result }}` +