Ask HN: is there a place where one could get help with programming in chat form?

[pepeto]

I have been using stackoverflow to get help when I get stuck on a problem, but I was wondering if I could get (even paid) help but immediately, rather than waiting an hour or two on to get some answers.

[TMK]

Freenode IRC network has several language discussion channels and people are quite helpful in them.

[sktrdie]

Definitely, especially ##c has some really helpful people.

[pepeto]

Thanks, I will look into it!

[b2spirit]

There is also a chat facility on stackoverflow.

[pepeto]

I know, but there's no one there usually. Especially if you need anything slightly unusual such as python/django