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Getting help

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend.

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend. So is Stack Overflow.

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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/35618260/remove-legend-ggplot-2-2

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend. So is Stack Overflow.
  2. Simplify the problem. Write the minimal amount of reproduce the issue.

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend. So is Stack Overflow.
  2. Simplify the problem. Write the minimal amount of reproduce the issue.
  3. Be specific. Post code, error messages, and output from sessionInfo().

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend. So is Stack Overflow.
  2. Simplify the problem. Write the minimal amount of reproduce the issue.
  3. Be specific. Post code, error messages, and output from sessionInfo().
  4. Engage with others. Respond to feedback and follow up with the resolution. Be considerate and grateful.

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Asking for help

  1. Try to solve it yourself. Google is your friend. So is Stack Overflow.
  2. Simplify the problem. Write the minimal amount of reproduce the issue.
  3. Be specific. Post code, error messages, and output from sessionInfo().
  4. Engage with others. Respond to feedback and follow up with the resolution. Be considerate and grateful.
  5. Answer others' questions. Teaching / sharing is a great form of learning

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Asking for help on slack

  • Use public channels
  • Instructor/TAs will generally answer within 24 hours during the "normal work week"
  • Answering each other's questions is highly encouraged!

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Large Language Models (LLM)

Large Language Models are very useful for coding and debugging, but for the moment, don't use it…

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Retyping

Copy/paste

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The crowd is great, usually…

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https://gigaom.com/2014/08/21/eight-charts-that-put-tech-companies-diversity-stats-into-perspective/

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This class strives to maintain a welcoming environment for learners of all levels and backgrounds

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See something? Say something.

It’s our job create a conducive learning environment for you, and doing so benefits everyone (including us)

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