# Community Norms The self-paced community exists to support independent developers learning Bitcoin Core together. Everyone benefits when the space remains curious, respectful, and collaborative. *** ### Asking Good Questions When asking a question, try to include:
* The chapter you are working on * The command you executed * The output you received * What you expected to happen {% hint style="info" icon="question" %} **Example**: *“In Chapter 4 I ran bitcoin-cli sendtoaddress, but the transaction did not appear in the mempool. Is there a way to verify whether the transaction was successfully broadcast?”* {% endhint %} Clear questions make it easier for others to help. *** ### Helping Others You do not need to be an expert to help someone else. Helpful contributions include: * Sharing command outputs * Explaining how you solved a problem * Linking documentation or resources * Suggesting debugging steps Teaching a concept is one of the best ways to strengthen your own understanding. *** ### Discussion Etiquette * Be respectful and patient * Avoid dismissing beginner questions * Focus on understanding systems rather than quick fixes * Encourage experimentation and curiosity Bitcoin is a complex system. Everyone is learning.