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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Methods and Constants

Posted by GamingWithHan :)
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GamingWithHan :)
Java Web Development Techdegree Student 1,966 Points

Methods and Constants

I am stuck on part 1. It says:

These GoKarts have a single rechargeable battery that have a display of bars to measure its energy level. Each battery has a maximum of 8 bars.

For this task, let's add a constant field to the class that stores the maximum number of energy bars. Make sure the field cannot be changed and is accessible from the class, not just the instance. Use the naming convention we learned.

How can I solve this?

GoKart.java 
public class GoKart {
  private String mColor;
  public final EnergyBars () {
  }
  public GoKart(String color) {
    mColor = color;
  }

  public String getColor() {
    return mColor;
  } 
}

2 Answers

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
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Simon Coates
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public class GoKart {
  private String mColor;
  public static final int MAX_BARS = 8;

  public GoKart(String color) {
    mColor = color;
  }

  public String getColor() {
    return mColor;
  } 
}
GamingWithHan :)
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GamingWithHan :)
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