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11,817 PointsYou've just learned about the next() and prev() methods. Use one of them to traverse from Wade Christensen to James McAv
You've just learned about the next() and prev() methods. Use one of them to traverse from Wade Christensen to James McAvoy in the list of students.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<title>Document</title>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Student List</h2>
<ul class="student-list">
<li>James McAvoy</li>
<li>Alena Holligan</li>
<li>Wade Christensen</li>
<li>Matt Krzyzynski</li>
</ul>
<script src="jquery-3.2.1.min.js"></script>
<script src="app.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
$("li").eq(2).prev()
2 Answers
Adam Beer
11,314 PointsI am not sure, this is the good solution but seems like prev() only can make one step at a time. Try this:
$('li').eq(2).prev().prev();
Antti Lylander
9,686 PointsYou have traversed one step backwards now. Just do it again, and you are at James McAvoy.