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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Introducing JavaScript Link to an External Script

Posted by Daniel Haynes
Daniel Haynes
Courses Plus Student 401 Points

Keeps saying Task 1 is no longer working. What do I do?

I follow the instructions, but it keeps saying that the first task is no longer working. I've tried different approaches, but keep getting the same response.

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
    <script src=shout.js>
  </script>

</body>
</html>
shout.js 
<script>
  alert("I DID IT!")
   </script>

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The JavaScript code should not have any HTML tags in it.

You only need the line with the "alert" call.

Manjila Nakarmi
Manjila Nakarmi
7,449 Points
Manjila Nakarmi
Manjila Nakarmi
7,449 Points

also after you remove the html tags don't forget to add the semi-colon at the end of the code.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

:information_source: Semicolons are optional at the end of a line (but a good practice).