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

Rafael Almendral
Rafael Almendral
926 Points
Posted by Rafael Almendral
Rafael Almendral
926 Points

string format

hello

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

2 Answers

Robert Richey
PLUS
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points
Robert Richey
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points

Hi Rafael,

At about 4:21 in the video Strings and Variables, Craig explains how to use the printf function. Try watching it again and see if it helps to understand why your code isn't working.

Cheers

ISAIAH S
ISAIAH S
1,409 Points
ISAIAH S
ISAIAH S
1,409 Points 
console.printf("%s can code in Java!\firstName");

should be:

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

hope it helps, ISAIAH S