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JavaScript AJAX Basics (retiring) AJAX and APIs Displaying the Photos

Pedro Cabezas
Pedro Cabezas
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Posted by Pedro Cabezas
Pedro Cabezas
9,646 Points

Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined

I am having problem with this code. I thought is was a syntax error on my end but even the instructors file generates the same error in the JavaScript console when clicking one of the buttons. "Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined". I verified the source of the photos is still there but this error doesn't give me any details on whats wrong other than to look at line 2 of the code which has nothing. The data is already in json format but this error seems to be about something related. Can someone help. Thanks.

Daniel Newman
Daniel Newman
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It dose not clear what code you talking about. Anyway, here some ideas: Objects don't have a .length property. Try out something like Object.keys(myObject).length and provide us with a code, please.

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Cannot read property of undefined.

In English, means you've tried to access something that doesn't exist. This can happen when:

  • You made a typeo on an object name. JS is case sensitive.
  • You tried accessing keyword this but it points to the wrong object.

An additional code post would be needed to debug your problem more, otherwise kudos if this helped you.

Pedro Cabezas
Pedro Cabezas
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Pedro Cabezas
Pedro Cabezas
9,646 Points

Thanks for responding guys. Sorry there is no picture but I'm looking everywhere and I don't see an option to upload or insert a picture. I was hoping you guys could download the instructors files real quick and see for yourselves.

My only assumption is what Josh states that the source does not exist anymore because it can't be the code. I'm using the code the instructor uploaded and his file also generates the same issue. If there was any errors with his code I'm sure others would be inquiring about this same thing. The URL however seems to be valid because when I enter it in the browser the objects load so then it goes right back to wondering if it might be the code.

I guess I'll move on and maybe figure it out with the project in the next vid but if anyone one else has any ideas please let me know.. Thanks.