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Nir Frank
3,578 PointsAjajx Basics > jQuery and Ajax > Code Challenge - error in the code challenge instructions
The instructions state that the 2nd argument for the $.get() method is the callback error. This is wrong, as per the jQuery API documentation, which states:
jQuery.get( url [, data ] [, success ] [, dataType ] )
This error should be corrected :)
$.get("footer.html");
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>AJAX with JavaScript</title>
</head>
<body>
<div id="main">
<h1>AJAX with jQuery</h1>
</div>
<div id="footer"></div>
<script src="jquery.js"></script>
<script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
1 Answer
Sean T. Unwin
28,690 PointsWhen the other parameters are in square brackets it means they are optional, which means sometimes the callback is thrid, but other times (when there is no data parameter to be passed) it is second.
Good news is you're both right, depending upon the scenario. Bad news is the way the challenge is worded it makes appear as if the callback is second every time.
Nir Frank
3,578 PointsNir Frank
3,578 PointsThanks! I thought it was jarring, especially considering that in the video preceding the (apparently contradicting) challenge, Dave specifically states AND the quiz reinforces it in the same order that the .get method should accept the three arguments in that specific order.
Who can I contact so they make it clearer for future students?
Sean T. Unwin
28,690 PointsSean T. Unwin
28,690 PointsWe can try to summon Dave McFarland and see if he has any thoughts on this. Alternatively, you could email him or support to voice your concerns. :)