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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java IO

Omolade Ajibade
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Omolade Ajibade
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Omolade Ajibade
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 3,157 Points

Using the console's printf method, display a message that says, "Last name: " followed by the last name that the user ha

I believe my syntax is right, why do I keep getting bummer?

IO.java 
// I have imported java.io.Console for you.  It is a variable called console.
String firstName = console.readLine("Omolade");
console.printf("%s", firstName);
console.printf("First name");

String lastName = console.readLine("Ajibade");
console.printf("%s", lastName);
console.printf("Last name:");

1 Answer

Benjamin Sonin
Benjamin Sonin
12,938 Points
Benjamin Sonin
Benjamin Sonin
12,938 Points

You're looking to print them out on the same line here. Try:

console.printf("Last name: %s", lastName);