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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015) Constructor Functions and Prototypes Making the UI Work

Posted by Dan Whiting
Dan Whiting
12,661 Points

getting "Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set property 'innerHTML' of null"

I can't figure out why my playlist won't display. I've been looking at this code for too long.

https://w.trhou.se/91fn5mkefx

2 Answers

rydavim
rydavim
18,813 Points
rydavim
rydavim
18,813 Points

In your app.js file, you just have a simple syntax error. When using getElementById(), you're already specifying that you're looking for an ID, so you don't include the #.

var playlistElement = document.getElementById('playlist'); // no # here

It's much harder to spot these things when you're looking at your own work. Happy coding! :)

Dan Whiting
Dan Whiting
12,661 Points

you sir, are a life saver. cheers!

Bekah McDonald
Bekah McDonald
10,527 Points
Bekah McDonald
Bekah McDonald
10,527 Points

Thanks rydavim... this helped me out too!