Hi FreeCodeCamp community,
I’m currently working on Step 78 of the Responsive Web Design project :
“Add a repeating-linear-gradient to .fb1c
below the one that’s there; use --building-color4
from 0% to 10% and --window-color4
from 10% to 90%.”
I’ve followed the instructions exactly and tried multiple variations. No matter what I do, I keep getting this error:
“You should not alter the first repeating-linear-gradient.”
Here’s the current code I’m using:
.fb1c {
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4) 0% 10%,
transparent 10% 15%
),repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--building-color4) 0% 10%, var(--window-color4) 10% 90%);
}
I’ve:
Reset the code multiple times.
Ensured the first gradient was untouched.
Used incognito mode and a different browser.
Followed exact formatting requirements.
But I still get the same error.
Question:
Is there a known issue with this step? Or is there some hidden formatting rule I’m missing?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
Please post a link to the step. Thanks
This is the original code:
.fb1c {
width: 100%;
height: 80%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4),
var(--building-color4) 10%,
transparent 10%,
transparent 15%
)
}
It does look like you indeed changed the code that was already there instead of only adding more code.
So I just need to add to the code? Okay, will try that, Thank you.
I’ve tried every variation, including the most compact, exact code. Even different browsers, incognito mode, and a hard refresh didn’t work. I believe Step 78 might be broken."
Teller
February 18, 2025, 5:33pm
7
Welcome back to the forum @masonicchef69
So the forum can assist, please post your full code.
Happy coding
How do I add the full code? Still learn all this…I am working on the “Learning CSS Variables by Building a City Skyline” portion.
Here is the code so far:
:root {
--building-color1: #aa80ff;
--building-color2: #66cc99;
--building-color3: #cc6699;
--building-color4: #538cc6;
--window-color1: black;
--window-color2: #8cd9b3;
--window-color3: #d98cb3;
--window-color4: #8cb3d9;
}
* {
border: 1px solid black;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
body {
height: 100vh;
margin: 0;
overflow: hidden;
}
.background-buildings, .foreground-buildings {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
display: flex;
align-items: flex-end;
justify-content: space-evenly;
position: absolute;
top: 0;
}
.building-wrap {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
}
.window-wrap {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-evenly;
}
/* BACKGROUND BUILDINGS - "bb" stands for "background building" */
.bb1 {
width: 10%;
height: 70%;
}
.bb1a {
width: 70%;
}
.bb1b {
width: 80%;
}
.bb1c {
width: 90%;
}
.bb1d {
width: 100%;
height: 70%;
background: linear-gradient(
var(--building-color1) 50%,
var(--window-color1)
);
}
.bb1-window {
height: 10%;
background: linear-gradient(
var(--building-color1),
var(--window-color1)
);
}
.bb2 {
width: 10%;
height: 50%;
}
.bb2a {
border-bottom: 5vh solid var(--building-color2);
border-left: 5vw solid transparent;
border-right: 5vw solid transparent;
}
.bb2b {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
var(--building-color2),
var(--building-color2) 6%,
var(--window-color2) 6%,
var(--window-color2) 9%
);
}
.bb3 {
width: 10%;
height: 55%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color3),
var(--building-color3),
var(--window-color3) 15%
);
}
.bb4 {
width: 11%;
height: 58%;
}
.bb4a {
width: 3%;
height: 10%;
background-color: var(--building-color4);
}
.bb4b {
width: 80%;
height: 5%;
background-color: var(--building-color4);
}
.bb4c {
width: 100%;
height: 85%;
background-color: var(--building-color4);
}
.bb4-window {
width: 18%;
height: 90%;
background-color: var(--window-color4);
}
/* FOREGROUND BUILDINGS - "fb" stands for "foreground building" */
.fb1 {
width: 10%;
height: 60%;
}
.fb1b {
width: 60%;
height: 10%;
background-color: var(--building-color4);
}
(Question 78 goes here:
Step 78
You can add multiple gradients to an element by separating them with a comma (,
) like this:
Example Code
gradient1(
colors
),
gradient2(
colors
);
Add a repeating-linear-gradient
to .fb1c
below the one that’s there; use your --building-color4
from 0%
to 10%
and --window-color4
from 10%
and 90%
. This will fill in behind the gradient you added last.
Here is the code snippet provided to edit:
.fb1c {
width: 100%;
height: 80%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4),
var(--building-color4) 10%,
transparent 10%,
transparent 15%
)
}
)
.fb2 {
width: 10%;
height: 40%;
background-color: var(--building-color3);
}
.fb3 {
width: 10%;
height: 35%;
background-color: var(--building-color1);
}
.fb4 {
width: 8%;
height: 45%;
background-color: var(--building-color1);
position: relative;
left: 10%;
}
.fb5 {
width: 10%;
height: 33%;
background-color: var(--building-color2);
position: relative;
right: 10%;
}
.fb6 {
width: 9%;
height: 38%;
background-color: var(--building-color3);
}
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Here is the code snippet FCC provides to be edited:
.fb1c {
width: 100%;
height: 80%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4),
var(--building-color4) 10%,
transparent 10%,
transparent 15%
)
}
Please format your code.
I tried doing it for you but I believe you reverted it.
ILM
February 18, 2025, 6:09pm
12
I’ve edited your code for readability. When you enter a code block into a forum post, please precede it with a separate line of three backticks and follow it with a separate line of three backticks to make it easier to read.
You can also use the “preformatted text” tool in the editor (</>
) to add backticks around text.
See this post to find the backtick on your keyboard.
Note: Backticks (`) are not single quotes (').
Really new and raw when it comes to coding…not sure what you mean.
In general, never change lines you are not asked to touch.
masonicchef69:
.fb1c {
width: 100%;
height: 80%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4),
var(--building-color4) 10%,
transparent 10%,
transparent 15%
)
}
This is the initial code. What is your additions to the initial code?
I tried that and it did not work either. I am so completely confused by this assignment! I only added to the code…was told incorrect, tried shortening code spacing…incorrect…Not sure what I am doing wrong.
ILM
February 18, 2025, 6:15pm
17
what is your latest attempt?
I still haven’t seen you post what code you added to the original, unaltered CSS for this step. I cannot comment on code you do not post.
masonicchef69:
.fb1c {
width: 100%;
height: 80%;
background: repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4),
var(--building-color4) 10%,
transparent 10%,
transparent 15%
)
}
repeating-linear-gradient(
90deg,
var(--building-color4) 0% 10%,
var(--window-color4) 10% 90%
);
I’ve edited your code for readability. When you enter a code block into a forum post, please precede it with a separate line of three backticks and follow it with a separate line of three backticks to make it easier to read.
You can also use the “preformatted text” tool in the editor (</>
) to add backticks around text.
See this post to find the backtick on your keyboard.
Note: Backticks (`) are not single quotes (').