This document describes common scenarios and situations you might find yourselves into during your time at HackYourFuture, and we explain different ways to go about them.

If you have any specific question about them we will discuss it in your first weeks of the course. Additionally, you can also ask questions on your class Slack Channel if anything is not clear at any time.

SCENARIO 1: Imagine you are stuck with your homework but at the same time you feel too shy to ask a question. What do you do to solve this problem?

You do your own research first. However do not spend TOO much time figuring things out if you are lost. Some companies have a rule: if you are stuck for more than 2 hours, you NEED to ask for help. This way no unnecessary time is wasted but you still get to learn from doing your own research.

So in short:

1. Do your own research and try to solve the problem yourself (maximum 1-2 hours depending on the task at hand)
2. Ask help in your class channel: other colleagues or teachers can help.
3. If you are too shy to ask you class, you can contact a classmate, teacher or one of your mentors for some help. Still, know that a good developer knows how to communicate, how to search and how to use their time effectively. Don’t be shy!

Also keep in mind that sometimes it's better to ask for guidance than simply doing it all on your own. When you ask someone that has more expertise you might find yourself learning new things. So do ask for help!

SCENARIO 2: Imagine you are in week 2 of the React Module. The homework is very challenging and you also have a family situation to deal with. You are not sure if you can finish the homework before the deadline. What will you do?

The key here is time-management and communication. You should know by mid-week if you will be on time with your homework or delayed. If delays will happen you HAVE to let your mentor know in advance. If you communicate on the same day you are supposed to hand in the homework, this won't be appreciated and is not professional.

So in short: