# Meta Discussion

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## [Section with Julia exercises, contests and equivalences with other languages](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/section-with-julia-exercises-contests-and-equivalences-with-other-languages/15116)

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**Author:** [@Juan](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Juan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/section-with-julia-exercises-contests-and-equivalences-with-other-languages/15116 "2022-03-28T01:59:04Z")

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I think it would be a good a idea to have a category on the forum with: A collection of typical tasks solved with Julia. A daily or weekly contest where somebody raise an exercise or problem and others post their solut…

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## [Category for ANN: publications](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/category-for-ann-publications/30239)

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**Author:** [@xzackli](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/xzackli)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/category-for-ann-publications/30239 "2022-03-24T14:42:31Z")

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TLDR I want to know what my favorite package authors are writing up these days Julia users are often working on new and exciting ways to apply computation to problems. Sometimes this stuff ends up as packages, and I enj…

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## [Adding a \`Priority\` besides normal and mute](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/adding-a-priority-besides-normal-and-mute/76795)

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**Author:** [@adamwillisMastery](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/adamwillisMastery)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/adding-a-priority-besides-normal-and-mute/76795 "2022-02-24T23:04:14Z")

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We’re interested in so many Topics, over a variety of Rich Categories It’s So easy to lose track time and of what’s interesting and truly Worthwhile Hence, it would be better to add a mini-feature, a ‘Priority’ choice …

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## [Make "Please read" post a pop up in new threads](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/make-please-read-post-a-pop-up-in-new-threads/76837)

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**Author:** [@juliohm](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/juliohm)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/make-please-read-post-a-pop-up-in-new-threads/76837 "2022-02-24T14:32:34Z")

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The post is quite useful and we are always directing new users to it. Can Discourse add a warning or pop up whenever a user it typing a new thread?

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## [What if there was julia repl on discourse itself?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-if-there-was-julia-repl-on-discourse-itself/76427)

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**Author:** [@yewalenikhil65](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/yewalenikhil65)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-if-there-was-julia-repl-on-discourse-itself/76427 "2022-02-14T14:21:20Z")

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What if there was an Online Julia Repl on discourse itself, so that you could try out suggestions super quick by copy pasting what others are saying? Sorry if i sound too lazy :sweat\_smile:

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## [Return to same place on discourse page](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/return-to-same-place-on-discourse-page/76349)

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**Author:** [@TheLateKronos](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/TheLateKronos)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/return-to-same-place-on-discourse-page/76349 "2022-02-13T20:08:31Z")

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When browsing discourse (on a phone), a common pattern of mine is clicking a topinc, reading it, and pressing “back” to find other topics. Some pages return you to the same scroll-depth after pressing “back”, but discour…

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## [Can I change my username so that it matches my GitHub username?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-i-change-my-username-so-that-it-matches-my-github-username/70173)

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**Author:** [@giancarloantonucci](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/giancarloantonucci)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-i-change-my-username-so-that-it-matches-my-github-username/70173 "2022-02-03T17:00:02Z")

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As per title: Can I change my username so that it matches my GitHub username?

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## [Can't upload images (to this site)](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/cant-upload-images-to-this-site/75541)

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**Author:** [@Mo-Gul](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Mo-Gul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/cant-upload-images-to-this-site/75541 "2022-02-01T18:06:49Z")

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Unfortunately I can’t upload an image (to this site). Whenever I try I receive the error Sorry, there was an error uploading that file. Please try again. Do you have an idea what could be the root cause? My guess is …

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## [Discourse statistics?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/discourse-statistics/57404)

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**Author:** [@sylvaticus](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/sylvaticus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/discourse-statistics/57404 "2022-01-28T16:21:55Z")

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Out of curiosity, is there any public stat on discourse activity? Like posts or new users / month or stuff like that?

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## [Copy codeblock contents to clipboard](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/copy-codeblock-contents-to-clipboard/73658)

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**Author:** [@rafael.guerra](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/rafael.guerra)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/copy-codeblock-contents-to-clipboard/73658 "2021-12-27T17:14:30Z")

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Discourse has the ability to display a copy button for codeblocks - see here: Do we already have this feature? How do we do it? If not, could it be enabled?

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## [Downloadable/offline posts?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/downloadable-offline-posts/72899)

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**Author:** [@sylvaticus](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/sylvaticus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/downloadable-offline-posts/72899 "2021-12-10T16:07:05Z")

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Does Discourse allow to “download”, cache some posts, like the latest-n days? Gonna boarding a flight, that could be usefull… :wink:

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## [Iterative feedback and discussion on the pinned "make it easier to help you" topic](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/iterative-feedback-and-discussion-on-the-pinned-make-it-easier-to-help-you-topic/62975)

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**Author:** [@kevin.squire](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/kevin.squire)\
**Replies:** 117\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 2:53am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/iterative-feedback-and-discussion-on-the-pinned-make-it-easier-to-help-you-topic/62975 "2021-12-07T02:53:12Z")

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This is great! Consider changing the title to something like “Guidelines for asking questions about code” (or something a little simpler). Cheers, Kevin

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## [Package usage surveys](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/package-usage-surveys/71984)

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**Author:** [@goerch](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/goerch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/package-usage-surveys/71984 "2021-11-23T22:54:29Z")

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Hm. Isn’t this the kind of question every package (maintainer) would ask? (spam alert;) Maybe a better place would be announcements? Like ‘we are doing a poll…’. Or do we need a new category for this?

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## [Allow package names in tags](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/allow-package-names-in-tags/71408)

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**Author:** [@jzr](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/jzr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/allow-package-names-in-tags/71408 "2021-11-13T09:31:23Z")

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I want to tag my questions with the name of the package I’m asking about I want to follow the tags of some packages Currently it is not possible to use the name of a package as a tag because dots are not allowed, e.g…

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## [Please make url's with all extensions get hyper linked](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/please-make-urls-with-all-extensions-get-hyper-linked/71208)

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**Author:** [@mindaslab](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/mindaslab)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/please-make-urls-with-all-extensions-get-hyper-linked/71208 "2021-11-09T19:34:13Z")

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Hello all, in this comment Parallel computing on M1 Max? - #4 by mindaslab , I thought discourse broke as frame.work is not hyperlinked. I raised an issue in discourse forum here Frame.work url doesn't get hyperlinked - …

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## [Feature request: Can moderators allow us to attach zip files?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/feature-request-can-moderators-allow-us-to-attach-zip-files/70631)

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**Author:** [@joa-quim](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/joa-quim)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/feature-request-can-moderators-allow-us-to-attach-zip-files/70631 "2021-10-30T16:45:18Z")

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We can attach image files but not .zip (or other compressed formats). This would be very handy for some usage examples.

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## [Weekly small questions thread](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/weekly-small-questions-thread/70438)

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**Author:** [@junelac](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/junelac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/weekly-small-questions-thread/70438 "2021-10-27T03:36:24Z")

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Hello, I would suggest to have a weekly small questions thread (maybe in new?) for all the question people could have about any topic related to julia but don’t want to create a thread for them.

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## [Rename MWE to S(N)WE](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/rename-mwe-to-s-n-we/69947)

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**Author:** [@goerch](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/goerch)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/rename-mwe-to-s-n-we/69947 "2021-10-18T16:01:14Z")

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April, 1st I’d propose to rename MWE(minimal working example) to S(N)WE(some (maybe not working) example) to simplify communication with others.

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## [Proper writing Julia/julia](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/proper-writing-julia-julia/69812)

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**Author:** [@bienpierre](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/bienpierre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/proper-writing-julia-julia/69812 "2021-10-15T09:57:19Z")

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Hello, I have a question about proper writing : julia without capital letter, or Julia with capital letter Regards

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## [Appropriate channel to report "nightly" CI failures](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/appropriate-channel-to-report-nightly-ci-failures/69536)

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**Author:** [@goerz](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/goerz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/appropriate-channel-to-report-nightly-ci-failures/69536 "2021-10-11T03:43:22Z")

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My packages have a Github CI (set up by PkgTemplates) that tests against “nightly” Julia. Today, I started seeing some segfault failures, e.g. https://github.com/JuliaQuantumControl/Krotov.jl/runs/3854753074?check\_suite\_…

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## ["all posts" or follow keyword/package](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/all-posts-or-follow-keyword-package/69528)

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**Author:** [@lmiq](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/lmiq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/all-posts-or-follow-keyword-package/69528 "2021-10-11T00:30:20Z")

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I found out today that someone asking something specific about a package of mine reminded without answer for a month. I look at the forum almost every day, so missing that specific post was particularly unreasonable. T…

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## [Can I access all of my historical questions in a list?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-i-access-all-of-my-historical-questions-in-a-list/68883)

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**Author:** [@leon](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/leon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/can-i-access-all-of-my-historical-questions-in-a-list/68883 "2021-09-28T15:58:34Z")

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One question about using julialang community: Is there a way I can access all of my historical questions in a list? Thanks.

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## [New "Packages Announcement" category](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/new-packages-announcement-category/68925)

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**Author:** [@logankilpatrick](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/logankilpatrick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/new-packages-announcement-category/68925 "2021-09-29T12:21:38Z")

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Hey folks, given the high volume of new packages, there is now a dedicated category for new package announcements: Package Announcements - JuliaLang Feel free to also post new versions updates for your packages (if ther…

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## [Ok to use Discourse for package-specific tech support?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ok-to-use-discourse-for-package-specific-tech-support/65379)

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**Author:** [@miles](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/miles)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ok-to-use-discourse-for-package-specific-tech-support/65379 "2021-09-26T10:41:12Z")

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I am one of the developers of the Julia package ITensors.jl GitHub - ITensor/ITensors.jl: A Julia library for efficient tensor computations and tensor network calculations. Currently we run our own support forum (link he…

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## [Suggestion for using Word Search as a basis for Julia coding practices](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/suggestion-for-using-word-search-as-a-basis-for-julia-coding-practices/68028)

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**Author:** [@anon69491625](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/anon69491625)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/suggestion-for-using-word-search-as-a-basis-for-julia-coding-practices/68028 "2021-09-13T21:24:35Z")

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Hello there. Although discourse is rich with excellent approach discussions I would suggest it might be interesting to have a GENERAL goal which could address many of the areas that interest people. My suggestion is t…

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## [(Human) Languages on the homepage](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/human-languages-on-the-homepage/7781)

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**Author:** [@antoine-levitt](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/antoine-levitt)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/human-languages-on-the-homepage/7781 "2021-09-07T15:20:25Z")

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The julia homepage when viewed in a different locale than english is partially translated. While I (as a french speaker) appreciate the effort, this is very confusing. This is a copy-paste of the homepage as I see it: C…

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## [Why is my github password displayed!](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/why-is-my-github-password-displayed/66861)

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**Author:** [@dgpdx](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/dgpdx)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/why-is-my-github-password-displayed/66861 "2021-08-23T17:46:38Z")

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I just clicked on my id in another post and discovered my github password was displayed! This is a gross violation of my security! Please stop this practice!

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## [Please add a category Usage/Package development](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/please-add-a-category-usage-package-development/40111)

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**Author:** [@sylvaticus](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/sylvaticus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/please-add-a-category-usage-package-development/40111 "2021-08-19T14:15:21Z")

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I suggest to open a new category (under usage) for package development (including registration). That’s a large but fairly well-focused set of issues that currently would go just under Usage: Please note that this i…

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## [Is it possible to add a tag to a topic after creation?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-tag-to-a-topic-after-creation/66586)

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**Author:** [@ufechner7](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ufechner7)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 7:32am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-a-tag-to-a-topic-after-creation/66586 "2021-08-18T07:32:49Z")

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I created a topic and found a new tag for it that would make it more visibile for the experts in that field. How can I add a new tag after topic creation?

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## [Arguments in favor of a JuliaGist section](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/arguments-in-favor-of-a-juliagist-section/66157)

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**Author:** [@Bardo](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Bardo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/arguments-in-favor-of-a-juliagist-section/66157 "2021-08-18T03:39:09Z")

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Yes, I and this idea are coming from Matlab. Their File Exchange has been criticized here as of low quality. So why do I wish something similar for Julia? Don’t we have with Julia the best ecosystem? Yes, the Julia p…

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