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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Helper Methods and Conditionals

Posted by Pierce Mulligan
Pierce Mulligan
1,106 Points

Confused about braces.

Will the dispenser be filled every time this program is run regardless? Should you not include

System.out.println("Loading Dispenser..."); dispenser.load();

In the original if(dispenser.isEmpty()) statement?

2 Answers

Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points
Luke Glazebrook
Luke Glazebrook
13,564 Points

Without looking at the other code it seems like the dispenser will always be empty when the program is started? I may be wrong though.

Peter Price
Peter Price
4,007 Points
Peter Price
Peter Price
4,007 Points

Hi Pierce,

The System.out.println("Loading dispenser..."); isn't exactly needed because it is just saying "Loading...", but it is nice for the users who don't know what is happening.

The if statement is asking "Is the dispenser empty?", so when you write dispenser.load(); it loads the PEZ dispenser.

But it would be nice to see your code if you still need help.

I hope this helps you.