"Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning."
Stack Overflow appears to be a vast experiment to prove the truth of this statement.
Literature ♦
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Stack Overflow
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Role-playing Games
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Software Engineering
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The Workplace
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Politics
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User Experience
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Interpersonal Skills
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Mathematics Educators
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Personal Finance & Money
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Arqade
Q&A for passionate videogamers on all platforms
Worldbuilding
Q&A for writers/artists using science, geography and culture to construct imaginary worlds and settings
Parenting
Q&A for parents, grandparents, nannies and others with a parenting role
Philosophy
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Academia
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Bicycles
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Physics
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English Language & Usage
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Information Security
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Biology
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Board & Card Games
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Pets
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Travel
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Writing
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Physical Fitness
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Photography
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Mythology & Folklore
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Home Improvement
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Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
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Mi Yodeya
Q&A for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more
Hardware Recommendations
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Freelancing
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Chemistry
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Code Review
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Database Administrators
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Veganism & Vegetarianism
Q&A for those committed to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle and anyone interested in learning more
Italian Language
Q&A for students, teachers, and linguists wanting to discuss the finer points of the Italian language
Earth Science
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Beer, Wine & Spirits
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Super User
Q&A for computer enthusiasts and power users
Area 51
Q&A for proposing new sites in the Stack Exchange network
Gardening & Landscaping
Q&A for gardeners and landscapers
Music: Practice & Theory
Q&A for musicians, students, and enthusiasts
The Great Outdoors
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Law
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English Language Learners
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Software Recommendations
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Arts & Crafts
Q&A for artists and crafters
Ask Different
Q&A for power users of Apple hardware and software
Sports
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Server Fault
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Medical Sciences
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Mathematics
Q&A for people studying math at any level and professionals in related fields
Coffee
Q&A for people interested in all aspects of producing and consuming coffee
Meta Stack Exchange
Q&A for meta-discussion of the Stack Exchange family of Q&A websites
Android Enthusiasts
Q&A for enthusiasts and power users of the Android operating system
Retrocomputing
Q&A for vintage-computer hobbyists interested in restoring, preserving, and using the classic computer and gaming systems of yesteryear
WordPress Development
Q&A for WordPress developers and administrators
Buddhism
Q&A for people practicing or interested in Buddhist philosophy, teaching, and practice
Lifehacks
Q&A for people looking to bypass life's everyday problems with simple tricks
Game Development
Q&A for professional and independent game developers
Psychology & Neuroscience
Q&A for practitioners, researchers, and students in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry
Aviation
Q&A for aircraft pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts
Music Fans
Q&A for music historians, critics, and fans