Merge pull request #4430 from NathanLovato/improve-learning-with-community

Improve learning_new_features.rst
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Nathan Lovato
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clicking the Copy Error icon. Knowing what it says can help community members
better identify how you triggered the error.
3. If there is code involved, **share a code sample**. Often, other users won't
be able to help you fix a problem without seeing your code. Try to share the
code as text directly. To do so, you can copy and paste a short code snippet
in the chat directly, or use a website like `Pastebin
<https://pastebin.com/>`_ to share long files. A screenshot of the scene in
which your code runs also helps.
3. If there is code involved, **share a code sample**. Other users won't be able
to help you fix a problem without seeing your code. Share the code as text
directly. To do so, you can copy and paste a short code snippet in a chat
box, or use a website like `Pastebin <https://pastebin.com/>`_ to share long
files.
4. If you're not using the stable version of Godot, please mention the version
4. **Share a screenshot** of your *Scene* dock along with your written code. Most of
the code you write affects nodes in your scenes. As a result, you should
think of those scenes as part of your source code.
.. image:: img/key_concepts_scene_tree.png
Also, please don't take a picture with your phone, the low quality and screen
reflections can make it hard to understand the image. Your operating system
should have a built-in tool to take screenshots with the :kbd:`PrtSc` (Print
Screen) key.
Alternatively, you can use a program like `ShareX <https://getsharex.com/>`_
on Windows or `FlameShot <https://flameshot.org/>`_ on Linux.
5. Sharing a video of your running game can also be really **useful to
troubleshoot your game**. You can use programs like `OBS Studio
<https://obsproject.com/>`_ and `Screen to GIF
<https://www.screentogif.com/>`_ to capture your screen.
You can then use a service like `streamable <https://streamable.com/>`_ or a
cloud provider to upload and share your videos for free.
6. If you're not using the stable version of Godot, please mention the version
you're using. The answer can be different as available features and the
interface evolve rapidly.
Following these guidelines will maximize your chances of getting the answer
you're looking for. They will save time both to you and the persons helping you.
Community tutorials
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