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FAQ is an abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Question(s)". The term refers to listed questions and answers, all supposed to be frequently asked in some context, and pertaining to a particular topic. Since the acronym originated in textual media, its pronunciation varies; both "fak" and "F.A.Q." are commonly heard (and therefore, when used with an indefinite article, it is either "a FAQ" or "an FAQ"). Depending on usage, the term may refer specifically to a single frequently-asked question, or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers. An alternative suggestion is that FAQ is actually a clumsily-constructed three letter acronym purported to have come from computer IT specialists, frustrated with answering over and over again the same, perceived stupid questions from computer users, and which secretly stands for the pronunciation "fah-queue". For example: "Please read the FAQ list to ensure your question has not already been answered before bothering the overworked IT department".
Origins
While the name may be recent, the FAQ format itself is quite old. For instance, Matthew Hopkins wrote The Discovery of Witches in 1647 in FAQ format. He introduces it as "Certaine Queries answered," ... Many old catechisms are in a question and answer format.
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The Commando Forth Compiler: Programming - Languages - Forth - Implementations - FAQs Help and Tutorials http://bit.ly/4JLC5f
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The Commando Forth Compiler: Programming - Languages - Forth - Implementations - FAQs Help and Tutorials http://bit.ly/4JLC5f
Beginners Guide to Dolphin Smalltalk - Basic tutorial, applies to most Smalltalks; Dolphin runs on Windows 32-bit.
Meta Description: [ Dolphin Smalltalk is a 32-bit software development system for Microsoft Windows 95 and NT. We have deliberately targeted Dolphin at the Microsoft end of the spectrum rather than providing portability across a wide range of operating platforms. This means, by choosing Dolphin for your software dev... ]
Dolphin Smalltalk Online Documentation - Information and tutorials, applies to most Smalltalks; Dolphin runs on Windows 32-bit.
FAQ Repository by Vikas Malik - From comp.lang.smalltalk, comp.answers, news.answers, for Smalltalk, ENVY/Manager, GemStone, Forte'.
Free Documents for Smalltalk - Links to several online tutorials, books; VisualWorks, OO analysis and design, Jun OO Smalltalk application framework and 3D graphics library; many documents and programs distributed under GPL license.
Meta Description: [ Aoki's Home Page ]
How to use Model-View-Controller: MVC - From Applications Programming in Smalltalk-80. First described MVC framework from version 2.0, updated in 1992 to account for changes made for version 2.5. ParcPlace greatly changed versions 4.x which are not in this paper.
Making Smalltalk with the Penguin - Quick Smalltalk tour, via VisualWorks Non Commercial: VWNC. Goal: introduce Smalltalk to Linux enthusiasts unfamiliar with it, share some traits of language that endears itself to so many programmers. [Linux Gazette #51]
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Smalltalk FAQ, Tutorials - Links to history, FAQs, tutorials.
Smalltalk in the Large - By Jan Steinman. Presentation first given at OOPSLA '93; explains how to promote and use it in teams and integrate it into a development process. Formats: HTML text outline, slides. [Bytesmiths]
Smalltalk Programming Tutorials and Information - From beginner programming class. Many tutorials, books, student software, hints, tips, links. Winner of Golden Web Award.
Meta Description: [ Free Smalltalk Programming Tutorials. Downloadable M206 exams. Hints, tips, error information. Ideal for students of the OU (Open University) course ]
Smalltalk Tutorials - Links and descriptions on several tutorials.
Smalltalk/X Programmers Guide - Quick-reference list of useful selectors, for Smalltalk/X documentation but helpful with other versions; helps find existing methods, classes to do jobs efficiently.
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