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367 PointsI don't really understand what should I do in this challenge
I don't really understand what should I do in this challenge
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Phuc";
console.printf("%s can code in java!" firstName);
1 Answer
Jason Wiram
42,762 PointsYour answer is almost correct. Your console.printf should pass the value of the firstName variable into the string by replacing the %s placeholder. There is one small syntax error causing you to not pass. You must put a comma between the string and the variable you are passing to it.
String firstName = "Phuc";
console.printf("%s can code in java!", firstName);
Craig Dennis
Treehouse TeacherHi @Phuc Nguyen! Did Jason Wiram 's answer help? If so can you mark it with best answer please?
Phuc Nguyen
367 PointsPhuc Nguyen
367 Pointsthe question was: " Now replace <YOUR NAME> in the console.printf expression with the firstName variable using the string formatter."