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"Count maximum number of thieves that can be caught" question should be reopened

The following question was closed as off-topic: https://codereview.stackexchange.com/questions/176469/count-maximum-number-of-thieves-that-can-be-caught The code seems complete to me and the ...
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I think my code might have a bug, but I am not sure if it actually does, is it broken code?

I have some C++ code that I am executing from C# dotnet core 2. In my C++, I am using a third party library. My code builds and runs, but after being executed a few million times (2.5 mil last time) I ...
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Can I ask a Code Review question about a Linux kernel patch made by someone else? [duplicate]

I've been following another developer who fixed a bug in the Linux kernel. The developer has posted a patch series hoping it would get reviewed/merged, but he got no response so far. The patches have ...
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"How get all id from the db insert" question closed as "not ready for review"

I just got my question closed How get all id from the db insert Accordingly to message my question isn't on topic because my code doesn't work. But my code does work I just don't want to send so ...
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Can I ask to review my ebuild or rpmspec file?

Does the site welcome questions about writing ebuilds, rpmspecs or simular files for advanced package management? While it's relatively easy to come up with a working script, making a high quality ...
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Is stack overflow on-topic for Code Review?

We routinely allow questions where the code works correctly for small inputs but fails to scale to larger inputs. The time-limit-exceeded and memory-optimization tags are often applied to such ...
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Is it ok to ask here how code works? [duplicate]

I have a working piece of code without any documentation and explanation, but I don't understand how it works. Can I ask such questions or not?
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Reviewing code while alluding to a design question

Wells, for the nth time... https://codereview.stackexchange.com/questions/61319/good-io-library-design Copying my comment in verbatim, with extra emphasis: Wells this is the really really grey ...
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Are regex reviews allowed on this site? [duplicate]

I have a working regular expression and I want to have it reviewed. Can I post it on this site?
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Should I post about my design and architectural concerns on Code Review or Software Engineering?

I've developed an application and I'd like to know if I've done it well. But my main concerns are not really about the code itself, which is quite simple, but more about the design and architecture, ...
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What are the conditions for asking a Wolfram Mathematica question here?

What are the conditions for asking a Wolfram Mathematica question here in this community instead of the specific Mathematica community? There is even a specific tag for this: wolfram-mathematica
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Is "how good is this encryption" in the scope of code review

I recently asked a question on Cryptography, that involved an encryption that I wrote. Usually, asking simply "how good is this encryption" would be out of the scope for that site. my question: being ...
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"Time Limit Exceeded" and programming challenges

Lately I've seen many questions pertaining to Project Euler and similar that have problems with time limit exceeded. And this prompted the question, are these questions on topic? I mean, the code, ...
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SQL Query Review

Assuming a SQL query is well-formed, works correctly, and meets the other general criteria for appropriate reviewable code here, are SQL query reviews on topic? If so, is there a threshold of ...
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Can I ask for review for something specific without posting too much context?

I'm working on an Angular2 application and I think one very small, specific function (list filtering) needs improvement and I would welcome reviews. Essentially I iterate more times than I think is ...
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Is it okay to ask for feedback on code you modified extensively but aren't the original author of?

There's an init script template I used once a while ago. I've been working on tweaking it to be more POSIX compatible and stylistically easier to follow, but I'm not the sole or primary author. https:...
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Is an answer not discussing the code at all on-topic?

I came across the question: Single-page personal portfolio website It has an answer, that doesn't review the code at all. It only comments: […] I can tell you there is not many things you can ...
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Can I include a short story of implementation?

After trying to implement functionality mentioned in this answer I've run into deep troubles. I learned a very important aspect of C++ template type deduction, and I think that the knowledge could be ...
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Are you allowed to post incomplete programs that you still want reviewed?

Are you allowed to post incomplete programs that you still want reviewed? I made the start of a battleship game, but I want people's opinion before I finish it.
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Is asking for a review of boiler plate for a minimal repro okay?

For asking and answering questions on Stack Overflow with certain frameworks and libraries I have boilerplate lying around for a minimal repro. I would be interested in getting feedback on my WCF ...
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Is it possible for me to get a review of my language? [duplicate]

I'm currently designing a stack-based language intended for scripting. I'm wondering if it's possible for me to have its syntax evaluated by this community, e.g., I'd describe the language and how it ...
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Should Code Review serve as a refactoring cookbook?

NB. It's not an argument against "keeping the original code intact". I understand the point, I agree with the benefits and I realize the issues that may arise should we digress. I'd like to hear the ...
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Confused between posting on Code Review, Software Engineering, or Stack Overflow

I have this questions that fits the FAQ of Code Review, Software Engineering, and Stack Overflow. It contains a couple code snippets for one platform and I'd like to know the recommended practice ...
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Why is pseudocode not allowed?

Re: C# code to derive tangential points between two circles to create a trapezoid I made the following comment, but since I will probably delete the OP (if I can), I'll post it here: "With all due ...
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Should design questions be on-topic here?

Design questions are ones that deal with architecture, package layout, object hierarchies, etc., but do not necessarily include code. We already deal with this sort of question on a daily basis at ...
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Preventing the ability to re-open off-topic questions by explaining how it's broken in an answer

Earlier this year I posted an answer to a question, saying that it's broken in a way that OP don't think, explaining it a bit, and then wrote a comment saying it's off-topic, and voted to close. ...
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Can I ask a question about code explanation?

I'm experimenting with JS canvas, trying to create pan and zoom effect. I've got the pan working. I've also got the zoom working but with a little help from SO. The zoom effect seems much more ...
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Is it OK to ask how to revise a golfed function?

After reading through a few question on here I found out that asking questions about refining code golf code is not on topic. However in this case I'm not asking for the code to be golfed but re-...
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Transforming a similar concept into a code review

Would it be OK to ask a question about code review on something that strictly-speaking is not code as such, as far as most users are concerned? But the underpinnings are such that the problem is in ...
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Would it be okay to ask a question about an algorithm from a paper that's not freely available?

I've implemented the "inefficient but simple algorithm" from Derek Oppen's paper "Prettyprinting" from ACM's TOPLAS Volume 2, No. 4. However, it didn't work. After spending hours we think we've ...
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Are specific troubleshooting questions on topic?

In the Help Center, I read that general questions about code review are off topic. It also says that only working code questions are on topic. Does this mean I can't ask about my finished code that ...
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How should we revise the standard off-topic reasons, if we can have up to five?

Note: For chat-like discussions of this subject, let's use this Discuss Close Reasons chat room Code Review currently has three standard off-topic reasons: Questions containing broken code or asking ...
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Does there exist any conditions for closing iterative review questions as duplicates?

As far as I know, we simply don't close questions as duplicates on Code Review. I think it's even been mentioned that a Code Review duplicate has to be basically an exact copy & paste of the ...
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Is it off-topic to ask for test cases ("use cases")?

May I ask if you can come up with tests if I have functional code or do I have to develop good tests myself? I did develop a test that works but only with static libraries (which I might consider a ...
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Non-code formula spreadsheet

From what I can tell this site is mainly (not sure about solely) for the use of reviewing CODE. I am wondering if it will also review code-free spreadsheets for potentially better formulas, or layout ...
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Strict requirements around code examples in questions leading to counterproductive results?

Here's a post that exemplifies my question: Extension method to enumerate a hierarchical object Looking at the history, all I can think of is "poor OP." Several items of note: In an attempt to ...
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Using example code to demonstrate the use case

Take a look at the code in this recently closed question. It clearly consists of two parts. The method, which OP wants us to review. An example (hypothetical?) code, which demonstrates the use case ...
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They asked me to write awkward code – how did I do?

Recently, somebody was given a homework assignment with an exercise specification that left much to desire. Yet, they've tried to make the best out of it and managed to write some code that seems to ...
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Are design questions (with actual code) on-topic? [duplicate]

Suppose I'm working on a particular module in my software. I have a proposed design (possibly already implemented or prototyped) that I want feedback on in a tangible format, such as a Java ...
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Rehash “How secure is my X” cryptography questions

This has been discussed before about 2 years ago: “How secure…” questions - Code Review vs. Information Security SE but it doesn't appear to have led to anything very conclusive. These questions are ...
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The Code Review/Programmers/Stack Overflow hot potato

I don't want to cross-post on all metas, so I chose Code Review. This is the current hot potato. So I'm starting to notice that questions are now getting kicked around between sites because each ...
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Is asking about open source code OK?

Can I ask about open source code if I want to understand why a line of code is present when seemingly it does not affect the program behaviour, but there are good chances that it's there for a reason? ...
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Does a single shell command constitute reviewable code?

A question asks to have a command-line invocation of FFmpeg reviewed. Is that reviewable code? There is currently no language tag, though shell unix could be added. Let's not discuss whether a ...
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Can I request that someone look over my legal code?

I wrote two licenses under which I will place my software and art, and I want to make sure they're good enough for what they're intended to do. Is it OK to post them here for review?
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Design review for a compiler question

This question: https://codereview.stackexchange.com/q/117311/507 Is more of a design review rather than a code review. I have plenty of valid feedback that could be applied to the question but it's ...
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Where do I ask questions about software structure?

One of the bullet points for this site is that it is not for asking, "Higher-level architecture and design of software systems". That's exactly what I'm needing answers about. If not here then where?...
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What should we do about questions asking to "fix" warnings?

Around the time of writing this post, this question was asked: Extension method to list enum values. The OP is asking how to "fix" their code so a specific warning doesn't pop up (emphasis added): ...
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If SO had a standard off-topic reason for code review requests, how should it be worded?

We have long been fighting a battle against Stack Overflow users who vote to close questions with custom reasons like I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it belongs on Code ...
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Are answers that discuss design/architecture related aspects of an on-scope question valid? [duplicate]

On IsInternetAvailable, I've written an answer (IsInternetAvailable) that addresses more high-level issues with the code from my perspective. From what I can tell from the help center, questions that ...
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Is nitpicking worthy of a full answer?

Sometimes, others have already pointed out the obvious flaws in a review. What is left after that are details: naming conventions, style conventions, things that are not bugs that affect results, ...