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Vicki Greer
5,020 PointsCan't complete Task 1 of challenge "Include PHP"
I can't complete this challenge. I get an error saying that I haven't included the file correctly, even though the code works in the Preview window.
Here's the link to the challenge: https://teamtreehouse.com/library/php-basics-2/php-on-the-web/including-php
I don't see a way to include a screenshot here, so I'll do a little copying and pasting.
The code: <html> <head> <title>A Few of My Favorite Things</title> </head> <body> <h1>A Few of My Favorite Things</h1> <?php include "favorites.php" ?>
</body> </html>
And the exact text of the error message: Bummer! Make sure you INCLUDE the "favorites.php" file
I've tried restarting the exercise, logging out of Treehouse and logging back in, clearing my browser cache. I'm running Windows 8.1. I had the same problem with a previous exercise, but when the machine rebooted after a power failure, I couldn't recreate the error.
1 Answer
andren
28,558 PointsThe code challenges can at times be pretty picky not just about the result of your code but also how the code itself looks. In this case it expects your include statement to be terminated by a semicolon, which you have not done. If you add a semicolon like this:
<?php include "favorites.php"; ?>
Then it will work.
Vicki Greer
5,020 PointsVicki Greer
5,020 PointsOkay, that was a dumb beginner mistake. Thank you for helping me find it!