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

Harngid Cho
Harngid Cho
210 Points
Posted by Harngid Cho
Harngid Cho
210 Points

Why is String firstName=Hugh wrong?

I don't understand why my String variable is wrong?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
javac.firstname 
  java firstname 
String firstName = Hugh

1 Answer

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points
jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

Hey Harngid,

You need to wrap your String value with quotes. 

String firstName = "Hugh";