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Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsCheck Work button almost never communicating properly!
In almost every coding challenge I have, I click "Check Work" and 9 times out of 10 there will be a communication error and I will either need to press X and try again (sometimes works) or refresh the page.
Time and consuming to say the least.
Is this my fault? Do I have to clear my cache or similar?
Thanks for any assistance!
10 Answers
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsAlso, it is now stating the following: "It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing."
Only giving me the options to either go back to Task One (?) or Recheck Work.
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsI've also noticed this the past few days. I think there is probably something going on with the servers. (So, I don't think it's you).
Send a note off to the Support Team just to let them know this is still a wide spread issue.
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsAh right ok, cheers Jason.
Will do.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherI've also been experiencing this. And generally the clicking of the X and the rechecking of the work will do the trick. But not always! Hope they get this straightened out shortly.
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsJason, it would seem that you are most definitely right! (Yeah, the 66 thousand odd points kinda dictates that!) :D
It was all because of a pesky space that I didn't notice.
I tell you something, this coding business epitomizes trial and error!
Thanks again Jason!
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsTrial and error ... and some frustration when trying to find that errant space or missing semicolon ... Lol.
Glad you got it all figured out. :)
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherAshley Parry Yeah his point total is a little intimidating, right? :) Wait until you're also answering questions on these forums and going up against the big dogs like Jason Anders :)
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsHaha! Exactly Jennifer!
Well, I'd like to think we can both give the big dogs a run for their money! :)
Btw, how did you link names here? Pasted their profile links?
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsYou guys are pretty awesome already! 
As for linking names, most times, you just need the @ sign to start and then start typing the name (no space between @ sign and name) and a modal should pop up with the right name eventually. Sometimes you do need to know the user name and type that after the @ sign.
It won't be long until you all catch up too! Keep Coding! :)
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsJason Anders Thanks again! It works!
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsOh and also Jason Anders I noticed, after looking at your profile, that you have the 'Looking for Work' option selected to Yes.
How is Treehouse as a platform for people to contact you? I mean, have you got much work specifically because you used Treehouse to learn what you know?
Same question to you Jennifer Nordell if you don't mind.
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsI checked "looking for work" when I signed up, mostly because it was there and I kind of was. Have I been contacted for work through Treehouse? No. But, what learn on Treehouse will be directly responsible for landing jobs.
Now, this is just my opinion (and I'm sure there are going to be those who disagree), but I feel that it's not so much where and/or how you learn to code that employers look at ... but how well you code. So, whether it's an online teaching medium (such as Treehouse) or a brick and mortar university with a degree at the end, it doesn't matter. Employers want to see what you can do and what you do know in real-life.
So, no, I don't think having that "yes" checked will make a difference. But learning here and being able to show and incorporate what you've learned here does make a huge difference.
Keep Coding and working toward your goal!
And, Jennifer Nordell Good Luck with your projects... knowledge, talent, and dedication will always get you to where you want to be... no matter what.
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherI haven't put myself as looking for work. I work as IT support at a school. I do, however, have a couple of personal projects I'd like to get done someday. I just haven't quite figured out which path I need to take to get where I want to go :)
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherJason Anders Thanks for the warm wishes! I don't know that I have the knowledge or the talent. But if "stubborn to a fault" counts as some form of dedication... then I have that in spades! :)
Ashley Parry
2,125 PointsFair enough Jennifer Nordell ! I think all of us here (at least in this discussion) are not quite sure what paths we want to take or even if we only want to concentrate on one path! I mean that's why I am here, broadening my horizons and satisfying my thirst for knowledge.
I think Jason Anders hits the nail directly on the head and thank you for the advice.
I am not too well versed on the recruitment processes for programming jobs but I would assume that a potential employer will want to see a demonstration of you coding, both in person and the previous work you have completed.
Personally, I aim to get to a point of knowing code well enough to build a kick-ass online portfolio/fancy resume to really showcase my talents; to assist in helping me obtain web dev. jobs but also just to have another thing to discuss at interviews that aren't technology orientated.
Lastly, as an individual who is always on the lookout for new job opportunities and challenges, I know that a VAST majority of positions out there, in some way, shape or form, require at least a small knowledge of what coding is.
I'm so excited to learn more!
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsJason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsThe "Task 1 is no longer passing" is a very misleading error as it has nothing to do with Task One, so "Go back to Task one" is pointless. This usually means there is an error in your code that is preventing the checker from compiling the code. So, don't worry about going back, because the error is on your current submission. Double check, and I'm sure you'll find it.