If you don't, then you'll need to grab one. If you already have it (or something like it) then use that to connect. For example, Adium (for OSX) supports a staggering number of chat protocols. You may already have one and not even know. How To Get Connected Step 1: Get an IRC Chat Clientįirst thing's first, get a chat client that supports IRC. Once you're connected you can join a chat room and start jib-jabbing. You just need to download a client that handles the IRC protocol (there's at least one available for every operating system), point it at a network, and specify a nickname for yourself. One of the beautiful things about IRC is that there is no sign-up required to join the party. Each one contains people and bots logged in and joined to one or more chat rooms talking, sharing files, etc. Within the realm of IRC there are numerous networks you can connect to. It's been around for a while (circa 1988) and is the preferred method of communication among certain tech circles. Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a protocol that freely enables live chatting both in groups and person-to-person. It is a great place to ask questions, find answers, and get pointed in the right direction when you're stuck. You can do this by hopping on to the Selenium IRC Chat Channel. You can visit the heart of the Selenium Community and talk directly with the core developers of the Selenium project and other automation practitioners without ever leaving your house. Or maybe you've had people tell you to "hop on IRC" but aren't sure what that means or how to do it. But there are times you're not so fortunate and you want to find an answer quickly but you're not sure where to turn. Sometimes you find what you need in a forum or blog post somewhere. Make sure to try it out! 1.In your time working with Selenium you've likely run into some stumbling block or issue that's left you Googling for a solution. Note: WeeChat, mentioned in the Windows section above, is one of the best IRC clients for Linux and Windows. Whether you prefer a graphical, console, or web IRC client, there’s something for everyone. The Linux community is doing a great job at continuously developing IRC and making security and functionality improvements. That’s pretty neat if you’re concerned about security. It allows you to encrypt your message, and the receiver can decrypt it with the correct passcode. XChat is a free app that comes with at least one unique feature that other clients lack. Additionally, you can transfer files to other users. It can auto-complete commands, nicknames, and it protects you from grammatical errors with an integrated spell-checking tool. XChat Aqua/Azure is a lightweight IRC client developed for Mac systems.
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