Example Questions

Figuring out how to ask questions in a technical class can be a learning process all its own. Here's a breakdown with examples to get the process started. Try to be as specific as you can.

I have a problem with my code.

• In line 87 of my sketch (provide link), why does the rectangle not show up in the center of the canvas even though I am calling rectMode(CENTER) in line 86?

I need a break down!

• What does this error message mean exactly?

p5.js says: You wrote rect(X,X). rect was expecting 4 parameters. Try rect(X,X,X,X). rect takes different numbers of parameters depending on what you want to do. Click this link to learn more: p5js.org/reference/#p5/rect

Syntax!

• What does "function" mean?
• I keep seeing Unexpected identifier in error messages. What is it?
• What is the plus for here?

console.log("Position: " + x);

Whys and Whatfors?

• Why would I make a number a variable that's never going to vary?
• What's the difference between "mousePressed() and mouseIsPressed"?

Hows and Can Is

• How do I create an alternating pattern?
• How do I highlight something when I mouse over it?

More examples please.

• What are some other mouse effects?

What do the 8 numbers in a quad line of code mean?

quad(138, 131, 186, 120, 169, 263, 230, 276);