Please add a sticky in the Programming forum telling people how to use code tags

There are just too many posts in this forum where users post code right into the thread without code tags. Maybe they don't know about code tags or how to use them. I feel that it would be very helpful for everyone if users put all their code in code tags.

It's a real pain to read code not in code tags, and it is mandatory for some languages like Python.

I also suggest to add "#" icon on toolbar in "Quick Reply" form.

Originally Posted by eSelix I also suggest to add "#" icon on toolbar in "Quick Reply" form.

I agree with this also.
In general I think that code tags are under used, not just in the programming forum.

Originally Posted by eSelix I also suggest to add "#" icon on toolbar in "Quick Reply" form.

Oh yeah, you're right, it's not in the quick reply.

Originally Posted by eSelix I also suggest to add "#" icon on toolbar in "Quick Reply" form.

The code button is available in the new Quick Reply editor, currently found at http://www.androidquestions.org/forum.php and http://www.chromeosquestions.org/forum.php (which means it will be coming to LQ after the pending code update).

--jeremy

Originally Posted by H_TeXMeX_H There are just too many posts in this forum where users post code right into the thread without code tags. Maybe they don't know about code tags or how to use them. I feel that it would be very helpful for everyone if users put all their code in code tags. It's a real pain to read code not in code tags, and it is mandatory for some languages like Python.

Consistent code tag usage in the Programming forum would likely be beneficial. If some senior member(s) would like to work on a well worded and informative post on the topic, we'd certainly be willing to sticky it. Thanks for the feedback.

--jeremy

Well, as long as it is going to be a sticky, may want to mention other helpful things to include in the post:

Programming language(s) required/used
A clearly worded, concise description of the problem
Your attempt at solving it (in code tags)
Examples of input and desired output
Errors if you have gotten them (also in code tags)

Anything else ? I'll try to write it if no one else more experienced volunteers.

I think the sticky in the Programming forum is a good idea, but code and config files find their way into nearly all of the forums, not just the Programming forum. A short reminder in the "Message:" block when you "Post New Thread" might also be useful. Currently, the text under "Message:" says

You should include as much detail as possible in your message, including exact error messages (where applicable) and what you have done so far. The more detail you include the more we can help. You should also use the board's search feature to ensure that the question has not already been asked.

Perhaps modifying it to add something like the following would be helpful:

Please use CODE tags around program fragments, commands, and config file listing so they will be formatted and presented in a readable fashion.

Alright, here's my attempt, fix as needed or someone else can take shot at it.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...64#post4962964

I'm looking forward to the updated version then. I'm getting really tired of seeing newbies posting raw code too.

On a related note I'd like to see the PHP code tag box fixed so that it doesn't expand the screen to gargantuan widths. Or even just removed entirely, since there's almost no specific need for it.

Originally Posted by David the H. I'm looking forward to the updated version then. I'm getting really tired of seeing newbies posting raw code too. On a related note I'd like to see the PHP code tag box fixed so that it doesn't expand the screen to gargantuan widths. Or even just removed entirely, since there's almost no specific need for it.

I was hoping for code-specific syntax highlighting, and the ability to click to download the code, like exists on the SlackDocs wiki.

Originally Posted by H_TeXMeX_H Please add a sticky in the Programming forum telling people how to use code tags

The proper procedure would be to report threadId 4962964 and ask the forums moderators to sticky it. (No need, I already did.)

Not just "Programming" either ...

Some try to do the right thing but use [quote] rather than [code] - almost as bad, but the effort is appreciated (by me at least).