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

i don't know what he exactly want me to do in this task , could any one simplify this question .. ?

in task 2 , does he want me to write a code that get output with my name or what .. i couldn't understand this question

Name.java
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Hussein";
  console.printf ("%s", firstName);

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hey there,

You're on the right track, but right now your string is just printing out your name, when the challenge is specifically asking for the string to be

<YOUR NAME> can code in Java!

Just fix up what the string is printing and you're good to go. Challenges are very specific and very picky. Instructions must be followed exactly or the task will end with the Bummer!

Keep Coding! :) :dizzy: