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Java

Posted by bashier elfergani
bashier elfergani
121 Points

firstName string error

Hello, Im trying to change the string = firstName to another name. And I'm getting an error saying cant find %symbol. Am I doing something wrong. I'm copying everything from the video..

Heres my snapshot link...

https://w.trhou.se/e62ps9ebm7

1 Answer

Fahad Mutair
Fahad Mutair
10,359 Points
Fahad Mutair
Fahad Mutair
10,359 Points

hi bashier elfergani , you should declare your variable before using it

import java.io.Console;

public class Introductions {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Console console = System.console();
        // Welcome to the Introductions program!  Your code goes below here
      String firstName = "Mary"; // should be here then you can use it
       console.printf("%s is nice\n", firstName);
      console.printf("%s is great\n", firstName);


  }
}
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

Hi bashier elfergani !

Did Fahad's answer help get you through? If so can you mark his post with Best Answer so he gets his well deserved points!

Thanks!

Fahad Mutair
Fahad Mutair
10,359 Points

Thanks for supporting me Craig Dennis , appreciated .