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Laura provides a brief overview of Code Challenges. Code Challenges are coding exercises that allow you to put a recently introduced concept into practice and get feedback about the results. For most people, regular practice is an essential part of learning to code, and Code Challenges allow you to do this right away.
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Sign up[MUSIC] 0:00 Code Challenges are another feature we have that helps reinforce the knowledge 0:04 you gain here at Treehouse. 0:08 Code Challenges are coding exercises to put a recently introduced concept into 0:10 practice. 0:14 The code challenge interface looks just like a text editor. 0:16 Some Code Challenges provide you with one or multiple files. 0:19 This one has two files. 0:23 The Preview button is a great tool to quickly see the results of your code when 0:25 it's rendered in a browser. 0:28 I recommend previewing your code before submitting it to see how your changes 0:30 affect the output. 0:34 Just like our quizzes, if you didn't get the right answer, 0:36 a hint will show up below the challenge. 0:39 For more help click the Get Hints button to reveal a hint, 0:41 as well as another button to get even more hints. 0:44 If all else fails, click the Ask the Community button to ask for 0:47 help from the community and the Treehouse staff. 0:50 Learn more about Code Challenges by clicking the link in the Teacher's 0:53 Notes below. 0:56
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