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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP For Each Loop

Alexandru Constantin Sirbu
Alexandru Constantin Sirbu
3,419 Points

Error says I forgot to add the method getTileCount that accepts chars:

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I think I'm missing something. If someone could take a look at my code and give me some tips that would be great

ScrabblePlayer.java
public class ScrabblePlayer {
  private String mHand;

  public ScrabblePlayer() {
    mHand = "";
  }

  public String getHand() {
   return mHand;
  }

  public void addTile(char tile) {
    // Adds the tile to the hand of the player
    mHand += tile;
  }
public String getTileCount()
  {
    String count = "";
    for (char tile: mHand.toCharArray())
    {
      String displayCount = "";
      if (mHand.indexOf(tile) >= 0)
      {
       displayCount += tile;
      }
      count += displayCount;
    }
    return count;
  }  
  public boolean hasTile(char tile) {
   return mHand.indexOf(tile) > -1;
  }
}

1 Answer

Jennifer Nordell
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STAFF
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Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse Teacher

Here's a couple of hints. The function getTileCount should return an integer and accept a character. Right now yours returns a String and accepts nothing. The declaration of the function should look like this:

public int getTileCount(char tile)

Not long ago I posted a rather detailed explanation and solution to this challenge. If you still need assistance you can find it here: https://teamtreehouse.com/community/help-to-solve-code-challenge-also-please-explain-the-logic-and-thanks-in-advance