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CSS

Posted by Paweł Figiel
Paweł Figiel
3,359 Points

Introduction to jQuery challenge bug

I have a problem with the "Code Challenge: Using jQuery to Select Elements" in "Introduction to jQuery". I can't pass the second part of the challenge even though I think my code is correct.

The instruction is "On the next line, use jQuery to select all list items (li) in an unordered list (ul) with the class of 'nav'?". My code, including line from the previous part looks like this:

$('#container');
$('.nav li');

I've tried many other combinations but none of them worked .

Can anyone tell me if it is really a bug or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks..

7 Answers

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Here's a hint

The HTML would look something like this:

<ul class="nav">
  <li></li>
</ul>

Remember: In this challenge you need to be as specific as possible.

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Martin - Check out this tutorial on using type & class selectors together.

If you are still having issues, post what code you have so far, in your own thread and we'll try to get you straightened out.

Mod Note: Remember the rule of thumb your issue, your code, your thread

Paweł Figiel
Paweł Figiel
3,359 Points
Paweł Figiel
Paweł Figiel
3,359 Points

Used the proper selector and it worked just fine. Thanks!

Martin Rheaume
Martin Rheaume
4,831 Points
Martin Rheaume
Martin Rheaume
4,831 Points

What is the proper selector in this situation? I went back through the various selector sections on the various css videos, and couldn't find it. I'm ready to just learn what it is, so I can move on.

Martin Rheaume
Martin Rheaume
4,831 Points
Martin Rheaume
Martin Rheaume
4,831 Points

Thanks, the tutorial was helpful. I'll keep the mod note in mind next time.

Amanda Swartz
Amanda Swartz
2,098 Points
Amanda Swartz
Amanda Swartz
2,098 Points

I need the answer too and I don't know how to start my own thread

davidcasanellas
davidcasanellas
1,099 Points
davidcasanellas
davidcasanellas
1,099 Points

Hi Amanda, the solution to the problem is the following:

$("#container");
$("ul.nav li");

It means that all li elements within a ul with a class="nav" that James said will be selected.