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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java IO

Posted by Kudakwashe Munangati
Kudakwashe Munangati
900 Points

variable

WHAt is a variable

IO.java 
// I have imported java.io.Console for you.  It is a variable called console.

1 Answer

Gloria Dwomoh
Gloria Dwomoh
13,116 Points
Gloria Dwomoh
Gloria Dwomoh
13,116 Points

Hi there. I suggest you keep this link in handy, it is a tech dictionary and it explains several terms nicely. For an in-depth explanation of what a variable is I suggest you read - Variable. If you still don't fully understand it after reading that, please let us know.