Help Me Please!

[squiggles1412]

Can someone please help me! For some reason code that i think should 100% work doesn't work but if i re-write the code in the exact same way it'll work! Also it's the same if i change something then try and go back. Ill have to re-write all the code IN THE EXACT SAME WAY instead of using ctl-z to go back. Idk if its just a bug with my computer or if im just stupid just please help!

[squiggles1412]

Im also having problems where it will get errors on code that is cominted out HELPPPPP

[jtacoma]

Sometimes when the changes I make to the code don't seem to have any effect on how the computer behaves, it turns out I was just editing the wrong file. Everyone makes this mistake sometimes Also, errors that point at commented-out code might be syntax errors, so it could be a missing punctuation mark.

Another option is that if you're using a version control system like Git or Hg then you can compare your current code to older versions and see exactly what changed. This can help narrow down the search for what caused a problem.

Finally, if re-typing the code in the exact same way fixes the problem, then there must be something else that's different. Maybe the computer can help you track down the difference:
https://www.google.com/search?q=compare+two+directories

[Majickmen]

depends on your editor program as well, I use notepad++ and copy paste likes to add spaces instead of tabs in the indention, and some languages like python don't allow spaced indentions but require tabs.

[Janzert]

You can use tabs or spaces¹ with python, but it's is generally recommended to use only spaces.

¹ Even mixing them if you want to really cause yourself headaches and get everyone else mad at you.