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James Ryburn
4,449 PointsIt's asking me to create a variable called "name" and use the readLine method to store a name in it. It's not working.
String name = console.readLine();
is not being accepted. Am I missing something?
// I've imported java.io.Console for you. It is stored in a variable called console for you.
String name = console.readLine();
1 Answer
jcorum
71,830 PointsThe readLine() method of console requires a parameter, usually a prompt to the user of what data to enter. Here they want something like this:
String name = console.readLine("Name: ");
jcorum
71,830 PointsSorry, didn't see your note. The Forum said it was unanswered.
James Ryburn
4,449 PointsJames Ryburn
4,449 PointsOkay, never mind. The readLine method needed an argument (parameter?), such as:
console.readLine("Enter your name: ");