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C# C# Basics Methods Method Return Values

Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points
Posted by Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points

I need help. Fallowing the code and is the same as in the corse, but when I run me it has an error with doesn't make sen

```using System; using System.Threading; class Program { static void Ask (string question) { Console.WriteLine(question); string answer = Console.ReadLine(); Console.WriteLine(answer); }
static void Main(string[] args) { Console.WriteLine("Welcome to the cat food store!"); Ask.WriteLine("How many cans are you ordering? "); } }

As you see my code is the same however when I run my, I get error Program.cs(14,9): error CS0119: 'Program.Ask(string)' is a method, which is not valid in the given context. Please help as I don't get it how come to the code form video works but my don't ?? Any idea ??

2 Answers

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,972 Points

The video has:

Ask("How many cans are you ordering?");

Your code has

Ask.WriteLine("How many cans are you ordering? ");
Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points
Robert Rydlewski
Robert Rydlewski
3,828 Points

Silly of me. Thank you 🙏 😊. I was losing my mind. Thank you again :)