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Java Java Basics Perfecting the Prototype Looping until the value passes

Sebastian Bernal
Sebastian Bernal
564 Points
Posted by Sebastian Bernal
Sebastian Bernal
564 Points

I am trying to complete a loop but this error seems to be popping up. JavaTester.java:128: error: illegal start of expre

JavaTester.java:128: error: illegal start of expression } while(); ^ 1 error

1 Answer

Cody Hansen
Cody Hansen
5,517 Points
Cody Hansen
Cody Hansen
5,517 Points

It looks like you may be missing an opening { for that final }! Illegal start of expression error happens when your code doesn't follow the syntax of the language. Commonly due to missing a closing or opening bracket!

If you find this isn't the case, would you mind providing the rest of the code you used for the challenge question?