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Computer Science Algorithms: Sorting and Searching Searching Names Code for Binary Search

Found a bug with your JS approach

I found an issue with your JS approach. For the midpoint you are using collection.length / 2 which would continue to give you the same value. It should be Math.floor((start + last) /2) instead of Math.floor(collection.length /2). Hopefully this was helpful.

Thank you again for your wonderful class, I am learning a lot.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,184 Points

You can submit course bugs directly to the staff as described on the Support page.
It you are the first to report it, you get an "Exterimator" :beetle: badge!

Thank you Steven Parker for the heads up. I submited via email based on the instructions from the support page.

Lee Vaughn
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Lee Vaughn
Treehouse Teacher

Hi Caesar Bell

Thanks for pointing this error out. I have updated the example JavaScript code accordingly and awarded you the Exterminator badge. Good job keeping out a sharp eye and thanks again for bringing this to our attention!

Lee

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,184 Points

Congratulations, fellow Exterminator! :+1: