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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP For Each Loop

Terrence Adderley
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Terrence Adderley
Courses Plus Student 775 Points

Please help

How do I add this loop . I need help !!! ARGG

ScrabblePlayer.java
public class ScrabblePlayer {
  private String mHand;

  public ScrabblePlayer() {
    mHand = "";
  }

  public String getHand() {
   return mHand;
  }

  public void addTile(char tile) {
    public getTileCount();
      if (mHand) {
        mHand.indexOf(tile);
      }

    // Adds the tile to the hand of the player
    mHand += tile;
  }

  public boolean hasTile(char tile) {
   return mHand.indexOf(tile) > -1;
  }
}

1 Answer

Michael Hess
Michael Hess
24,512 Points

Hi Terrence,

Try this:

  public int getTileCount(char tile) {
    int counter = 0;

    for(char ch : mHand.toCharArray()) {
      if (ch == tile) {
        counter++;
      }
    }    
    return counter;
  }

Hope this helps! If you have any questions feel free to ask.