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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP Remaining Characters

Aldrich Alviar
Aldrich Alviar
2,745 Points
Posted by Aldrich Alviar
Aldrich Alviar
2,745 Points

add new method that returns remaining char available

based on the length of what is currently stored mText

Tweet.java 
public class Tweet {
  public static final int MAX_LENGTH = 140;
  private String mText;

  public Tweet(String text) {
    if(text.length() <= MAX_LENGTH)  {
    mText = text;
  }
  }

  public String getText() {
    return mText;
  }

}
faraz
faraz
Courses Plus Student 21,474 Points
faraz
faraz
Courses Plus Student 21,474 Points

Hey Aldrich, what's your question here? Please let us know what you're having trouble with so we can help. Thanks! :)