> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://syllabus.migracode.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://syllabus.migracode.org/courses/introduction-3/slack-information.md).

# Slack Information

**Slack is our main communication tool. Any help you need or any questions you have: communicate them via Slack! Many tech companies also use Slack and it’s a huge advantage to have Slack skills when you apply for jobs in tech.** 

## **An introduction video**

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2JuAa6-ors&ab_channel=Slack>" %}

## Main Channels in the MigraCode Slack

* **Class channel (i.e. #jan2021-1-en)**\
  The one we use to share information for your group and that we use during the classes
* **#all-students**\
  Useful news messages specifically for MigraCode students
* **#general**\
  General news messages for everyone that is part of MigraCode (students, volunteers, staff)
* **#support-coding**\
  To ask for technical help with your homework
* **#support-employability**\
  To ask for help with improving your CV/LinkedIn/Etc.
* **#random**\
  Jokes, memes and nice articles or videos!
* **#recreation-activities**\
  Not used now due to Covid, but soon to be used to organise nice activities together
* **#job-offers-junior**\
  Not to be used in the beginning of MigraCode but after a few months we'll use it to find job opportunities

## How to ask for help in #support-coding

#### **How to ask for help**

When you ask something here, always make sure that you:

* Describe what you are trying to do/achieve, and in which exercise/project
* Include details about what you have tried already
* Write your question in a clear and understandable way (preferably in English, but in Spanish is also allowed)
* Include the relevant parts of the code where you are getting the error/issue and **always include any error codes** you have received
* Use code snippets **(ctrl / cmd + shift + c)** to share your code to make it readable for humans
* Use **(shift + enter)** to pass to the next line

#### **Question templates**

In case you receive errors or things that go wrong during exercises, so short questions that can probably be solved in a chat, you can write your question as follows:

* *Hello + I need help with \[issue description] + screenshot/error message/etc. + what you have already tried to do + potential solutions you already found.*

If you feel lost, if you missed things or if you need some extra support in understand the materials, you can write your question as follows:

* *Hello + I need help with \[issue description] + proposal for time period you could have a call.*

#### **Useful links to search information before posting in this channel**

* <https://stackoverflow.com/>
* [https://www.freecodecamp.org](https://www.freecodecamp.org/)
* <https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web>

Please don’t hesitate to make use of asking questions here! You can also have a look at previous questions of other students to see what are good approaches to asking for help.

## Useful Slack tips

* Use THREADS (Hilos) to reply to messages, and find replies to your active threads on the top right (a nice video with more details [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsX8V4hzENo\&ab_channel=Slack))
* Put a clear display name and a clear profile picture (info on how to edit your profile [here](https://slack.com/intl/es-es/help/articles/204092246-Editar-tu-perfil#:~:text=From%20your%20desktop%2C%20click%20your,profile%2C%20then%20click%20Save%20Changes.))
* Confirm messages by leaving an Emoji (how to do so check [here](https://slack.com/intl/es-es/help/articles/202931348-C%C3%B3mo-utilizar-emojis-y-emoticonos))
* I will save important messages by adding them to 'Pinned Items' (more info how to find them [here](https://slack.com/intl/es-es/help/articles/205239997-C%C3%B3mo-fijar-mensajes))
* Create a private/direct message with the round button on the top left of the screen (more info [here](https://slack.com/intl/es-es/help/articles/212281468-%C2%BFQu%C3%A9-es-un-mensaje-directo))

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