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Java Java Basics Perfecting the Prototype String Equality

Posted by Jason Thao
Jason Thao
Courses Plus Student 562 Points

what am i forgetting on this task?

it seems like i have done what the task has requested but cannot seem to figure out the error. I am still yet very new at this and would love some help. Thanks!

Equality.java 
// I have imported a java.io.Console for you, it is named console. 
String firstExample = "hello";
String secondExample = "hello";
String thirdExample = "HELLO";
if (firstExample.equals("secondExample")) {
  console.printf("First is equals to second.  \n\n");
}

1 Answer

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

HI Jason,

Remove the double quotes from around secondExample - you are comparing the contents of a variable. The variable contains a string but should be referenced by its name directly so no "" required.

Steve.

Jason Thao
Jason Thao
Courses Plus Student 562 Points

Thanks Steve! sorry for the inconvenience! i really apprecite the help!

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

It's really not an inconvenience! We're here to help. Best of luck with your courses! :+1: