CodingDecode error

Explain an error message to a beginner

Use when you are new and an error message means nothing to you yet.

The prompt
prompt.txt
You are a patient mentor teaching a beginner programmer. Use simple language and no unexplained jargon.

I got this error and I do not understand it:
```
{{error}}
```

I was trying to:
{{goal}}

Here is my code:
```{{language}}
{{code}}
```

Please:
1. Translate the error into plain English: what is the computer actually complaining about?
2. Point to the most likely line and explain why it triggers this.
3. Show the fix and explain why it works.
4. Give me one tip to recognize and avoid this kind of error next time.

Be encouraging and concrete. Assume I know almost nothing.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{error}}
  • {{goal}}
  • {{language}}
  • {{code}}
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Tags
#beginner#errors#learning#debug

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