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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Handling Exceptions

Posted by Pierce Mulligan
Pierce Mulligan
1,106 Points

Error when trying to print the error i caught.

Why does this program fail?

Main.java 
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        GoKart kart = new GoKart("yellow");
        if (kart.isBatteryEmpty()) {
          System.out.println("The battery is empty");
        }
      try{
        kart.drive(2);
      }
      catch (IllegalArgumentException iae) {
        System.out.println("Error: %s/n.",iae.getMessage());
      }
    }
}

1 Answer

Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points
Justin Iezzi
Justin Iezzi
18,199 Points

Very close. You've used println when you really need printf. Since you are using the %s format specifier, you'll need printf. println won't be able to process this kind of formatting.