Changing Button Color on Hover: An Alternative Resolution

When attempting to alter the color of a button on hover, it can be frustrating if the solution fails to produce the desired effect. Consider the sample code provided:

a.button {
   ...
}
a.button a:hover{
     background: #383;
}

This solution attempts to change the background color of a link when it is hovered over within an element with the class "button." However, it does not work because the selector is incorrect.

To effectively change the button color on hover, the correct syntax is:

a.button:hover{
     background: #383;
}

In this case, the selector "a.button:hover" targets the "button" link itself when it is hovered over, allowing for the intended color change.