Freenode’s ##programming channel FAQ - where this document originated from, and which may contain some other insights.
Writing the Perfect Question - by Jon Skeet
How to ask questions the smart way - an older resource with a somewhat condescending tone
Getting Answers - a guide by mikeash.com, which unfortunately suffers from using too many obscure Apple APIs as examples.
How to Get Help Online - recommended venues.
Canonical URL for the document - on Shlomi Fish’s home site. That page should validate as XHTML 5.
GitHub repository - contains the DocBook/XML sources, an issue tracker and more resources. Contributions are welcome.