🆘 Help & Support - FluxSharp

Getting help with FluxSharp - troubleshooting, support, and resources.

Quick Help

I have an error. What do I do?

1. Read the error message carefully - it tells you what's wrong

2. Check the error guide:

   docs/04-compiler/ERROR_GUIDE.md

3. Search the glossary:

   docs/GLOSSARY.md

4. View examples:

   docs/EXAMPLES.md

5. Ask for help - Open a GitHub issue

Where do I start learning?

1. First time? →

   docs/01-quickstart/README.md

2. Want structured learning? →

   docs/LEARNING_GUIDE.md

3. Need quick reference? →

   docs/INDEX.md

4. Looking for examples? →

   docs/EXAMPLES.md

How do I report a bug?

1. Create a minimal example that reproduces the bug

2. Note your OS and FluxSharp version

3. Open an issue on GitHub with:

• Clear description

• Code to reproduce

• Expected vs actual behavior

• Error messages

Documentation Map

Getting Started (New Users)

START HERE
↓
docs/01-quickstart/README.md (overview)
↓
docs/01-quickstart/QUICKSTART.md (5-minute intro)
↓
docs/02-language/SYNTAX.md (learn syntax)

Learning Path (Beginners)

docs/LEARNINGGUIDE.md (structured path)
→ Beginner Track (2-3 hours)
→ Intermediate Track (2-3 hours)
→ Advanced Track (3+ hours)

Reference (All Levels)

Syntax Reference → docs/02-language/SYNTAX.md
Type System → docs/02-language/TYPES.md
Control Flow → docs/02-language/CONTROLFLOW.md
Functions → docs/02-language/FUNCTIONS.md
Classes → docs/02-language/CLASSES.md
Arrays → docs/02-language/ARRAYS.md
Operators → docs/02-language/OPERATORS.md

Advanced Topics

Async/Await → docs/03-advanced/ASYNCAWAIT.md
Imports → docs/03-advanced/CSHARPIMPORTSUPDATE.md
Security → docs/02-language/ADVANCEDSECURITY.md
Performance → docs/05-reference/IMPLEMENTATIONSUMMARY.md

Tools & Build

Compiler Guide → docs/04-compiler/BUILDSYSTEM.md
Error Messages → docs/04-compiler/COMPILERERRORS.md
Error Guide → docs/04-compiler/ERRORGUIDE.md
Includes/Main → docs/04-compiler/INCLUDESANDMAIN.md

Support & Community

FAQ → docs/FAQ.md
Glossary → docs/GLOSSARY.md
Examples → docs/EXAMPLES.md
Best Practices → docs/BEST_PRACTICES.md
Contributing → docs/CONTRIBUTING.md

Common Issues & Solutions

Compilation Issues

"Main class not found"

Problem:

Solution: Create a Main class with main() method:

class Main {
    public void main() {
        print("Hello!");
    }
}

Reference:

"Type mismatch"

Problem:

Solution: Ensure correct types are used:

// ✓ Correct
int x = 42;

// ✗ Wrong
int x = "42"; // string, not int

Reference:

"Undefined variable"

Problem:

Solution: Declare variable before use:

// ✓ Correct
int x = 10;
print(x);

// ✗ Wrong
print(x); // x not declared
int x = 10;

Reference:

"Array out of bounds"

Problem:

Solution: Verify array indices are within bounds:

int[] arr = new int[5];
arr[10] = 42; // ✗ Error: out of bounds

// ✓ Correct
arr[4] = 42;  // Valid index (0-4)

Reference:

and

"Cannot find symbol"

Problem:

Solution: Check function is defined in a class:

class MyClass {
    public void myFunction() {
        print("Hello");
    }
}

class Main {
    public void main() {
        MyClass obj = new MyClass();
        obj.myFunction();
    }
}

Reference:

and

Runtime Issues

"Null pointer"

Problem: Program crashes with null pointer Solution: Check for null before use:

// ✓ Good
if (obj != null) {
    obj.doSomething();
}

// ✓ Better - use default
if (obj == null) {
    obj = new MyClass();
}

"Infinite loop"

Problem: Program doesn't finish Solution: Ensure loop has exit condition:

// ✓ Good
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i = i + 1) {
    print(i);
}

// ✗ Bad - infinite loop
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i = 0) {
    print(i);
}

Reference:

"Stack overflow"

Problem: Recursion too deep Solution: Check recursive base case:

// ✓ Good - has base case
public int factorial(int n) {
    if (n <= 1) {
        return 1; // Base case
    }
    return n * factorial(n - 1);
}

// ✗ Bad - infinite recursion
public int badRecursion(int n) {
    return badRecursion(n); // No base case
}

Performance Issues

"Program runs slowly"

Solution:

1. Profile to find bottleneck

2. Reduce unnecessary operations

3. Use appropriate data structures

4. Compile in release mode

Reference:

Security Issues

"Buffer overflow risk"

Solution: Use array bounds checking (automatic in FluxSharp):

int[] arr = new int[10];
arr[15] = 42; // ✓ Caught automatically

Reference:

and

Feature-Specific Help

Arrays

• Create arrays:

  docs/02-language/ARRAYS.md

• Bounds checking:

  docs/02-language/BOUNDS_CHECKING.md

• Multi-dimensional:

  docs/02-language/ARRAYS.md

  (advanced section)

Functions

• Define functions:

  docs/02-language/FUNCTIONS.md

• Parameters:

  docs/02-language/FUNCTIONS.md

• Return values:

  docs/02-language/FUNCTIONS.md

Classes

• Create classes:

  docs/02-language/CLASSES.md

• Inheritance:

  docs/02-language/CLASSES.md

  (advanced section)

• Constructors:

  docs/02-language/CLASSES.md

Async/Await

• Overview:

  docs/03-advanced/ASYNC_AWAIT.md

• Implementation:

  docs/03-advanced/ASYNCAWAITIMPLEMENTATION.md

• Best practices:

  docs/BEST_PRACTICES.md

Error Handling

• Try/Catch:

  docs/02-language/EXCEPTION_HANDLING.md

• Custom exceptions:

  docs/02-language/EXCEPTION_HANDLING.md

• Error messages:

  docs/04-compiler/COMPILER_ERRORS.md

Glossary & Terms

Don't understand a term? Check

for:

• Keywords

• Data types

• Concepts

• Patterns

• And more!

Examples:

• What is "async"? → Look in GLOSSARY.md

• What is "polymorphism"? → Look in GLOSSARY.md

• What is "recursion"? → Look in GLOSSARY.md

Learning Resources

For Beginners

1. Start:

   docs/01-quickstart/README.md

2. Syntax:

   docs/02-language/SYNTAX.md

3. Types:

   docs/02-language/TYPES.md

4. Practice:

   docs/EXAMPLES.md

For Intermediate Users

1. Functions:

   docs/02-language/FUNCTIONS.md

2. Classes:

   docs/02-language/CLASSES.md

3. Arrays:

   docs/02-language/ARRAYS.md

4. Control:

   docs/02-language/CONTROL_FLOW.md

For Advanced Users

1. Async:

   docs/03-advanced/ASYNCAWAITIMPLEMENTATION.md

2. Security:

   docs/02-language/ADVANCED_SECURITY.md

3. Performance:

   docs/05-reference/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md

4. Patterns:

   docs/BEST_PRACTICES.md

Getting In Touch

Questions or Issues?

1. Check Documentation - Most answers are documented

2. Search FAQ - Many common questions answered

3. Search Issues - Your problem may already be solved

4. Open an Issue - Describe your problem clearly

5. Join Discussion - Connect with community

Reporting Bugs

Include:

• FluxSharp version

• Operating system

• Minimal code to reproduce

• Expected behavior

• Actual behavior

• Error messages

Expert Help

Need More Specific Help?

Check these sections: Compilation Problems: →

Type System Issues: →

Performance Optimization: →

Security Concerns: →

Async Programming: →

Documentation Versions

All documentation is:

• ✅ Current and up-to-date

• ✅ Organized by topic

• ✅ Includes examples

• ✅ Cross-referenced

• ✅ Quality-reviewed

Search Tips

How to find what you need:

1. Know the topic?

→ Check INDEX.md for direct link

1. Know the category?

→ Browse docs/[category]/

1. Know a keyword?

→ Search in GLOSSARY.md

1. Have an error?

→ Check docs/04-compiler/ERRORGUIDE.md

1. Want to learn?

→ Start with docs/LEARNINGGUIDE.md

FAQ Quick Links

• Getting Started:

  docs/FAQ.md#getting-started

• Language Features:

  docs/FAQ.md#language-features

• Compilation:

  docs/FAQ.md#compilation--build

• Performance/Security:

  docs/FAQ.md#performance--security

• Troubleshooting:

  docs/FAQ.md#troubleshooting

Still Need Help?

1. Read the relevant documentation - Most questions answered

2. Check examples - Learn by example

3. Search the glossary - Understand terminology

4. Open an issue - Ask the community

5. Be patient - We're here to help!

Support Resources Summary

We're here to help! Don't hesitate to ask. 🤝

Last Updated: April 9, 2026 Status: Comprehensive ✅