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Daniel Reis
Daniel Reis
1,050 Points
Posted by Daniel Reis
Daniel Reis
1,050 Points

Feedback on Task

Hey guys, some feedback.

Doing the code challenges can be overwhelming. It's hard to check and see if our train of thought works unless the code is right. Asking questions when we are stuck isn't ideal when I for example, can only allocate X time per day. So if we are stuck on the challenge that we want to complete before moving on, we need to ask the question, wait for the reply then continue. Is there a way that you can add more tips? Syntax Errors can also be overwhelming especially if you are stuck in something that is already hard.

Me and my girlfriend are both doing the course and this is the feedback we wanted to put forward (writing on her behalf).

Thanks

nakalkucing
nakalkucing
12,964 Points
nakalkucing
nakalkucing
12,964 Points

Hi Daniel Reis! This seems to be a question for the Treehouse Support team. You can contact them here. :)

1 Answer

Mark Casavantes
Mark Casavantes
10,619 Points
Mark Casavantes
Mark Casavantes
10,619 Points

Good Morning Daniel,

When I started I found things to be difficult. I worked on easier material and progressed to more difficult material. I have a spiral notebook where I record wrong answers. I take notes during lessons. A study partner would be great. I Google topics in areas where I have difficulty. I write down the question and the wrong answer in my spiral notebook. I find that the correct answer is presented in a previous video. Sometimes it takes careful listening to get the answer. Things get easier with time. You hear the same material repeated. Regarding syntax errors. JS.do, JS Lint or similar program found in a Google search can help with identifying syntax errors. Anyone who tells you this is going to be easy is not telling you the truth. It takes hard work over a long period of time. I have bought books and used other programs to teach me. Coding Train, CodeHS, Edabit, Free Code Camp, Geek for Geeks etc is also helpful. I like Coding Train. Watch one of his videos where he codes in real time with mistakes his thinking process and his eventual solution. I think there needs to be some easier newbie classes to start with. More feedback on a question would be helpful. I jump around on Tracks and the Library. Keep making progress. I try to answer questions of other students and recommend helping where you can. I hope this is helpful.

Best Wishes.

Mark Casavantes