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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings, Variables, and Formatting

William Steele
William Steele
1,739 Points
Posted by William Steele
William Steele
1,739 Points

my printf function isn't compiling properly, I have it written as printf("%s can code in Java!", firstName); yet I can't

What am I doing incorrectly?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Will";
printf("%s can code in Java!", firstName);

2 Answers

Erik Schneider
Erik Schneider
7,195 Points
Erik Schneider
Erik Schneider
7,195 Points

Like what Victor stated, you are missing the System.out portion of your printf line. Sometimes it helps to open a new test project in IntelliJ or your choice of IDE. It will give you hints as to where your code is failing.

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Victor Cooke
Victor Cooke
35,162 Points
Victor Cooke
Victor Cooke
35,162 Points

My guess is that you forgot the System.out, try this:

System.out.printf("%s can code in Java!", firstName);

Have fun coding!