First, always check the docs (if applicable)

Then search it up on a search engine

If it’s something web-y, always consult Mozilla Developer Docs

1. Never go to W3schools

If it’s a programming-related question, consult StackOverflow

1. Resist the temptation to click anything in “Hot Network Questions”

2. Never actually post your question on StackOverflow

Search it up on Reddit in the applicable subreddit (if it exists)

Guides found on websites with .dev domains are always accurate

Guides found on personal blogs are always accurate

Guides found on the DigitalOcean blog are always accurate

Never trust GeeksForGeeks

Never trust anything written in a serif font

Never trust anything in a video

1. unless it’s from Fireship

Never trust anything on LinkedIn

After a while, give up and come back later

Never give up, stay focused

Anything on the 2nd page of Google is almost always unhelpful

Smash your computer into the wall in a fit of rage

Finally, as a last resort, ask the community of this particular solution

1. and then get a link to an extremely helpful document which you couldn’t find elsewhere