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

Posted by Matte matt
Matte matt
568 Points

Call the printf method on the console object and make it write out "<YOUR NAME> can code in Java!" Doesn;t work HELP

Console printf (firstName; "can code in Java"); i put this and it doesn't work, and i'm pretty sure this is the answer anyone can help me? i really need HELP

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
firstName = "Matteo";
Console printf (firstName; "can code in Java");

2 Answers

Amanda Wagner
Amanda Wagner
6,070 Points
Amanda Wagner
Amanda Wagner
6,070 Points

I tried this and it worked for me.

firstName = "Matteo";
console.printf("firstName can code in Java!");
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

Really close Amanda!

Seems like you are missing the String declaration and the replacement of the parameter.

Craig Dennis
STAFF
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

Hi Matte...your missing a few things. First you need to declare firstName as a String. On your second line, the format string comes first. Remember to put a %s where you want the variable to be replaced.

Here is a similar example:

String dayOfTheWeek = "Monday";
console.printf("Today is %s", dayOfTheWeek);

Hope that helps!