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

Posted by Avery Pierce
Avery Pierce
1,869 Points

Can anyone help me with this question in the exercise?

I am not sure how to re word the exercise, what should be the next step?

Thank you.

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Avery";
console.printf("Avery can code in Java!");

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points

Hi Avery Pierce

You're going in the right direction, and that code will output the desired result; however, this challenge want you to use format specifiers to place your name into that string (so not hardcoded in). Have a quick review of the video starting at the 5:00 mark. This is where Craig introduces this subject.

Nice work! :) :dizzy:

Avery Pierce
Avery Pierce
1,869 Points

Thanks!