Widely-used Python has now overtaken JavaScript as the programming language developers are most likely to have questions about on knowledge-sharing site Stack Overflow.

Frame your questions with curiosity, clarify intent, listen actively, consider how perception impacts interactions, tailor your approach, and use empathetic listening.

An example of a question posed to Stack Overflow’s millions of developers. (GeekWire Screenshot) Millions of technical professionals each month use Stack Overflow to answer tricky questions ...

Your courage to ask questions creates a supportive and collaborative work environment and opens doors for others to ask questions. Before you ask questions, do a little research.

Occasionally I see questions about edge cases on Stack Overflow that are easily answered by the likes of Jon Skeet or Eric Lippert—experts who demonstrate a deep knowledge of a particular ...