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Java Java Annotations Writing Your Own Annotation Reflection Basics

Clicking "Check work", produces "Oh no! There was a communication problem." repeatedly. What to do?

Unsure why the is happening. I've never had this particular issue with the code challenges before. My internet connection's good. So far as I can tell, I'm not doing anything unusual compared to other code challenges I've done. Basically, I just click Check Work and it hangs for a bit and then tells me there's a communication problem. This problem has persisted through a full restart of my computer. It seems to be indifferent as to whether I've modified any code or not. I tried checking work immediately after opening up the challenge and after I'd made the necessary modifications for the given task. As such, I'm not sure attaching my code will do any good as it hasn't even allowed me to see what errors my code has. It just tells me there's a communication error and at this point, I'm just curious what troubleshooting step might be worth trying now.

ReflectionUtils.java
public class ReflectionUtils {
  // Task 1
  public static Method[] getMethods(Class<?> clazz) {
    return null;
  }

  // Task 2
  public static String getModifierString(Method method) {
    return null;  
  }
}

No answer for you, but I just started having the same problem. Can't seem to do any of the challenges right now. Also tried doing one in Python just now and it was a no-go as well.

Oh no I have the exact same problem here too!!! :(

I have the exact same issue... So frustrating

3 Answers

Rob Allessi
Rob Allessi
8,600 Points

Howdy folks! Terribly sorry for any trouble this has caused some of you. Just tested this challenge and a handful of others and I'm not able to reproduce the issue. Is anyone here still having issues? If so, would you please fire an email over to help@teamtreehouse.com? We can attempt some troubleshooting from there. Thanks!

For me, all the code challenges don't work :(

I ended up using my Hola VPN and it got them all working again. No idea why.

What location did you change your ip to?

I'm in Austria and changed mine to the US. Don't know if it matters though. I'll check for the UK later.

It worked for me as well! Regardless I don't see this a viable option for a long-term sustainable solution.