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

Posted by allen joass
allen joass
Courses Plus Student 375 Points

how can i replace my name as string in firstName variable.

help me please!

Name.java 
String firstName = " Allen ";
console.printf("Allen can code in Java%s");

1 Answer

Binyamin Friedman
Binyamin Friedman
14,615 Points
Binyamin Friedman
Binyamin Friedman
14,615 Points

To format a string using the printf method, put as many placeholders as you want in the string and then list the values that you want to use in the same order.

If you need more help then you should rewatch the video, because this is important to know and you shouldn’t be copy pasting for it.