Why is there a Reset Button in the PC version of the Coder

Question

I was merrily typing away at my first code on the PC in SoloLearn coder. I was testing my code and thought that the reset button would reset all Javascript variables to init values. I was on the CSS screen when to my great surprise the Reset button removed all my code, leaving me with a dumbfounded expression staring at an empty code box.

What is the purpose of that buttton other than to frustrate?

Answer 1

On web site version of sololearn code playground, f 'reset' button is accidentaly pressed, you can undo your unwanted changes by using most of browsers 'undo' feature by pressing [CTRL]+Z (being in the field with cursor active) ;)

Answer 2

As you have experienced, the reset button resets the IDE.

Answer 3

Hi visph, thanks for the tip, I tried it and it worked. It's good advice for newbies who encounter the same problem. I actually tried it initially, but I wasn't in the field with the cursor active as you suggested.

Answer 4

Reset button is present in the mobile version too !
Why it is there because sometimes it is good to start all over again.

But I think they should have warn people that their code would be lost so that users can save their code in different file before resetting the code.

Answer 5

Hi NeutronStar. I agree, a warning would be good, or maybe a change of name. I wonder how many people experienced the same surprise?

Answer 6

You won't believe it, but the reset button now does something different. It now works like undo.