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Java Java Basics Perfecting the Prototype Censoring Words - Looping Until the Value Passes

Marc Martinez
Marc Martinez
12,909 Points

Why wont my Code work

I did the same thing he did but my code still isn't working. The part I'm having trouble with is the "Do While Loop".

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Console console = System.console();
        /*  Some terms:
            noun - Person, place or thing
            verb - An action
            adjective - A description used to modify or describe a noun
            Enter your amazing code here!
        */
      //__Name is a __ adjective __ __Noun__. They are always __adverb__ __verb__.
      String ageAsString = console.readLine("How old are you? ");
      int age = Integer.parseInt(ageAsString);
      if (age < 13) {
        // Insert exit code
        console.printf("Sorry you must be at least 13 to use this program. \n");
        System.exit(0);
      }
      String name = console.readLine("Enter a name: ");
      String adjective = console.readLine("Enter an Adjective: ");
      String noun;
      do {
        noun = console.readLine("Enter a noun: ");
        if (noun.equalsIgnoreCase("dork") || 
            noun.equalsIgnoreCase("jerk")) {
          console.printf("That language is not allowed. Try again. \n\n");
        }
      } while(noun.equalsIgnorCase("dork") || noun.equalsIgnoreCase("jerk"));
      String adverb = console.readLine("Enter an adverb: ");
      String verb = console.readLine("Enter a verb ending in -ing: ");

      console.printf("Your TreeStrory: \n-----\n");
      console.printf("%s is a(n) %s %s. ", name, adjective, noun);
      console.printf("They always %s %s.\n", adverb, verb);
    }

1 Answer

Ken Alger
STAFF
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Marc;

Based on the code you posted I see one error in your while statement. When you are checking for the string "dork" you are attempting to use a nonexistent method equalsIgnorCase. You are missing the "e" in Ignore. With that change your code seems to work as expected, but if you are experiencing different results, please post back with further questions.

Happy coding,
Ken

Marc Martinez
Marc Martinez
12,909 Points

Thank you so much! I didn't even notice that