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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings, Variables, and Formatting

Posted by Karabo Ngoatle
Karabo Ngoatle
404 Points

Call the printf method

What am I doing wrong here ? I have told the printf method to call out my name in Java

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Karabo";
console.printf("Hello, my name is %s\n", firstName);

1 Answer

Kristian Terziev
Kristian Terziev
28,449 Points
Kristian Terziev
Kristian Terziev
28,449 Points

You're required to print a specific sentence. You just came up with a new one on your own. Read the task carefully and see what exactly you should print.