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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP Current Progress

Posted by Tatenda Muringa
Tatenda Muringa
4,223 Points

ERROR: not a statement

i keep getting the error below, please HELP

ERROR: ';' expected                                                                    
    clear && javac Hangman.java && java Hangman;                                       
                                       ^                                               
ERROR: not a statement                                                                 
    clear && javac Hangman.java && java Hangman;

My Hangman.java code is as shown below:

public class Hangman {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Enter amazing code here:
      Game game = new Game("treehouse");
      Prompter prompter = new Prompter(game);
      prompter.displayProgress();
      boolean isHit = prompter.promptForGuess();
      if(isHit){
        System.out.println("We got a hit!");
      } else{
        System.out.println("Whoops that was a miss");
    }
       prompter.displayProgress();
  }
}

3 Answers

Robert Richey
PLUS
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points
Robert Richey
Robert Richey
Courses Plus Student 16,352 Points

Hi Tatenda,

I get those same errors when trying to compile and execute from within the java-repl. We have to compile and execute at a file system prompt in the console:

treehouse:~/workspace$ clear && javac Hangman.java && java Hangman;

Also, I added markdown to help make the code more readable. If you're curious about how to add markdown like this on your own, checkout this thread on posting code to the forum . Also, there is a link at the bottom called Markdown Cheatsheet that gives a brief overview of how to add markdown to your posts.

Cheers!

Juan Francisco Andrade Álvarez
Juan Francisco Andrade Álvarez
23,997 Points
Juan Francisco Andrade Álvarez
Juan Francisco Andrade Álvarez
23,997 Points

Sure. You have to compile and run the app at the console not within the repl. After that, run again the repl and test your classes as the different stages show throughout the course.

Tatenda Muringa
Tatenda Muringa
4,223 Points
Tatenda Muringa
Tatenda Muringa
4,223 Points

hie thnx guys it worked