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

Posted by Joe Rimuka
Joe Rimuka
5,823 Points

Define a string variable named firstName that store name.set the value to your name.

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
string firstName="Joe";
console.printf("it is my name",firstName);

1 Answer

scribbles
scribbles
21,173 Points
scribbles
scribbles
21,173 Points

To declare a string variable you need to use capital 'S' for String:

String firstName = "Joe";
console.printf("%s can code in Java!", firstName);