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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Methods and Constants

Martin Turner
Martin Turner
1,757 Points
Posted by Martin Turner
Martin Turner
1,757 Points

ERROR: Cannot find symbol (MAX_PEZ)

Hi all,

I'm using the java-repl to follows the steps on the Methods and Constants video; as far as I can see, my code is identical; however, after created the new PezDispenser object as name pd, when I input pd.MAX_PEZ I get the following error message:

ERROR: cannot find symbol
symbol: variable MAX_PEZ
location: variable pd of type PezDispenser
pd.MAX_PEZ;;

Here's my code from the PezDispenser class:

public class PezDispenser { public final int MAX_PEX = 12; private String mCharacterName;

public PezDispenser(String characterName) { mCharacterName = characterName; }

public String getCharacterName() { return mCharacterName; } }

Many thanks!

1 Answer

Jeremiah Montano
Jeremiah Montano
7,221 Points

The reason you get this error is the same reason you cant do java pd.mCharacterName;.

You have to create a get method to return the variable from the object. Adding a get method to return the pez count and then calling that method with the object will allow you to get pez count (or max pez).