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Java Java Basics Using your New Tools Multiple Format Strings

Posted by Anupa kaderu
Anupa kaderu
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what is the difference between System.out.println();and console.printf(); these both are used in java ?

what is the difference between System.out.println();and console.printf(); I became more confused. please help me. these both are used in java ?

Multiple.java 
// I've imported java.io.Console for you.  It is stored in a variable called console for you.
String name = console.readLine("Enter your name: ");
String pastTenseVerb = console.readLine("Enter a Past Tense Verb: ");