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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Getting There Override an inherited method

Posted by Pedro Passos
Pedro Passos
2,453 Points

Illegal start of expression even when not changing any code?

I keep getting errors such as: JavaTester.java:69: error: illegal start of expression package com.example; ^ JavaTester.java:69: error: not a statement package com.example; ^ JavaTester.java:71: error: illegal start of expression import java.util.Date; ^ JavaTester.java:71: error: not a statement import java.util.Date; ^ JavaTester.java:73: error: illegal start of expression public class BlogPost { ^ 5 errors

Even when not changing anything or after Overriding the toString method I keep getting these errors.

Aurelian Spodarec
Aurelian Spodarec
10,801 Points
Aurelian Spodarec
Aurelian Spodarec
10,801 Points

Well, the expression will end up under the binary cell.

3 Answers

romeo draven
romeo draven
3,723 Points
romeo draven
romeo draven
3,723 Points

Hi Pedro,

There seems to be a bug or error on TeamTreehouse's side. The support team are aware of the issue and we'll just have to skip the challenges until the problem is fixed.

Romeo

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hi Pedro,

Romeo is correct. Currently, there are some issues with the Java challenges and the Code Checker engines. I'm certain the Support Team is working hard and fast to fix the problem!

For the time being, I suggest continuing on with the course (if you'd like) by navigating over the challenge using the buttons in the progress bar above the video window.

Just make sure you come back later to complete the challenge so you receive full credit and the badge for the course. Hopefully everything gets up and going smoothly soon.

Keep Coding! :) :dizzy:

João Guilherme Loureiro
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João Guilherme Loureiro
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 3,842 Points
João Guilherme Loureiro
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João Guilherme Loureiro
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 3,842 Points

Hey guys! Is it fixed already? Because I'm getting the same error