This is a list of recommendations, ostensibly targeting the users of the server, many of whom are beginners. We should be explaining why these resources are good to use, not just listing a resources and then saying the title of it or the identity of the author are all you need to know before picking something up.
- C++ Primer Plus is definitely C++ Primer but Plus, right?
- People use Google Allo over Discord because Google Allo is branded by Google, right?
Honestly, although it is not the ideal for a recommendations list, a blank explanation is better than one that says that it should be obvious why someone would want to read it. I think this should be in the contributing guidelines.
This is a list of recommendations, ostensibly targeting the users of the server, many of whom are beginners. We should be explaining why these resources are good to use, not just listing a resources and then saying the title of it or the identity of the author are all you need to know before picking something up.
Honestly, although it is not the ideal for a recommendations list, a blank explanation is better than one that says that it should be obvious why someone would want to read it. I think this should be in the contributing guidelines.