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Tali Walt
1,575 PointsWhat to do when you get stuck
Sometimes I get stuck when trying to complete a code challenge. I watch the video again, and sometimes that does the trick, but other times it just turns into an exercise in frustration because there is no way to proceed.
I also grace the halls of codeacademy.com and in most respects doing a comparison would be like apples vs. oranges, but one thing that codeacademy.com has implemented, which is great, are mini help-forums for each lesson. When I get stuck I can just jump right into the help-forum and see what's plaguing my fellow "classmates" and how they figured it out.
Currently, I'm trying to figure out how to "Create a new rule using a selector that targets a div when a link is clicked, only if its ID matches a link href attribute." I'm using the target selector, just like it says to do in the video, but it's not working!!!
8 Answers
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Rob Allessi
8,600 PointsHi Tali,
If you ever run into trouble and you're just stumped, shoot us an email at help@teamtreehouse.com with a link to the Code Challenge you are on and a screenshot of the code you are entering and we'll gladly take a look and provide you some assistance! :)
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Kevin Korte
28,148 PointsTali Walt I too started at Code Academy and still work a bit over there too! I agree that while I've learned more, quicker here, the link to jump into the forum for a code challenge on the Code Academy site is priceless when you are stuck. Usually what I was stuck on is what many before me were stuck on.
I think if Treehouse could more towards having a forum structure similar to that, or at least a directory based off off lessons where we can easily find forum topics about the same code challenge we are on, that would be awesome!!
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James Barnett
39,199 PointsTali Walt - Here are my suggested steps for solving issues you are having while programming, not just useful for Treehouse but when you start making stuff on your own as well.
- Re-watch the video, this time put away the text editor and take notes
- Read through your notes
- Read through the instructions (again)
- Try answering the question again
- Read your code backward (starting at the end of the line)
- Explain what each line of your code does out load to a rubber duck or anything else sitting on your desk
- Write down the question you have about the issue you are currently experiencing, when you are done read it your rubber duck
If you've been at this for about half an hour (atleast), post here on the forum
Your forum post should include the question as you formulated for your rubber duck
Also make sure you are helping us help here are instructions on how to ask good questions on the forum
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James Barnett
39,199 PointsTali Walt - This article on Teaching programming to a highly motivated beginner offers an interesting perspective on learning to program as well.
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Ben Jakuben
Treehouse TeacherAlso, just to let you all know, the feedback about having context-aware help on the code challenges is heard, loud and clear!
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Chad Shores
Courses Plus Student 8,868 PointsWhat works best for me is taking a break from the challenges and trying different ones for a bit. Often taking a break lets your brain relax and find the right answer to the problem.
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James Barnett
39,199 PointsCharles Shores - I had a programming teacher in college that used to say:
Half of all troubleshooting issues can be solved by going to lunch
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Tali Walt
1,575 PointsGreat responses guys, I mean really great. Now all i need is a rubber duck.
In this particular instance I must have missed something dumb, because my answer was accepted when I retook the code challenge.
Thank you for taking my pains seriously, and for acknowledging that some sort of context-aware help system would be a huge boon to us learners. I also want to say how much I, and I'm sure other newbies like me, are loving this opportunity to learn web design and development. Your services are much appreciated!