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Rob Axelsen
4,082 PointsWhy is this code not working in code challenge "PHP Variables"?: <?php $name = "Mike"; ?> <?php echo $name ?>
Why is this code not working in code challenge "PHP Variables"?: <?php $name = "Mike"; ?> <?php echo $name ?>
<?php
$name = "Mike";
?>
<?php echo $name ?>
Rob Axelsen
4,082 Points@Giorgi As long as it's the only statement in the php block, no semicolon is needed. As Grace pointed out in the thread she linked to, the problem was that the challenge required both statements to be in the same php block.
1 Answer
Grace Kelly
33,990 PointsHi Robert, this question has been answered here: https://teamtreehouse.com/forum/i-dont-understand-why-it-gives-me-an-error :)
Rob Axelsen
4,082 PointsThanks! It was not stated as a requirement in the challenge. Will keep it in mind for further challenges :)
Giorgi Kiknadze
Courses Plus Student 2,768 PointsGiorgi Kiknadze
Courses Plus Student 2,768 PointsYou are missing semicolon. :)