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Start your free trialMarius Fratila
2,481 Pointswhat i did wrong?
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// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Mike";
console.printf("%s can code in Java,firstName");
2 Answers
jcorum
71,830 PointsMarius, good start, but the variable needs to be outside the printf String:
String firstName = "Mike";
console.printf("%s can code in Java", firstName);
The %s is a placeholder that will be replaced by the value of the variable.
izqcabvvli
4,111 PointsString firstName = "Mike";
console.printf("%s can code in Java", firstName);
When you assign the variable it should not be within quotes as it not a string. Rather you should include a comma after the close of the quotes and then type the variable. This is the syntax that should be followed.