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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings, Variables, and Formatting

Posted by Manole Malai
Manole Malai
33 Points

Why do I get the bummer asking me if i've created a string? I don't understand my error...

I don't understand what I did wrong in this first step (see the line).

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
// String firstName = "Manole";

1 Answer

Carlos Vallejo
Carlos Vallejo
11,821 Points
Carlos Vallejo
Carlos Vallejo
11,821 Points

You have to remove the comments line "//".