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Java Java Basics Perfecting the Prototype String Equality

Posted by coder5837
coder5837
1,535 Points

I don't understand this question

Add an if statement that checks to see if firstExample is equal to secondExample. If it is, print out "first is equal to second".

Equality.java 
// I have imported a java.io.Console for you, it is named console. 
String firstExample = "hello";
String secondExample = "hello";
String thirdExample = "HELLO";
if (Example.equalsIgnoreCase("hello"))

1 Answer

Christopher Augg
Christopher Augg
21,223 Points
Christopher Augg
Christopher Augg
21,223 Points

Emily,

It is asking you to compare the firstExample String with the SecondExample String using the equals method. You have the right idea in your code; however, replace Example with firstExample and then put secondExample inside the parenthesis where you have "hello" and don't include quotes. Then you need to use console.printf to print the statement the instructions tell you to do.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Chris

coder5837
coder5837
1,535 Points

thank you chris! This really helped!