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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings and Variables

Grant Mitchell
Grant Mitchell
2,655 Points
Posted by Grant Mitchell
Grant Mitchell
2,655 Points

Getting message on code challenge "Please make sure you leave your printf statement intact"

I am doing one of the first challenges (task 3 of 3) and i am getting this error every time. When i preview my work it seems fine. Please help!

Code below:

String firstName = "Grant";

console.printf ("%s can code in Java!", firstName);

Thanks

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points

Hey Grant,

Your code is correct, the checker just doesn't like the space you have between the printf and the opening parenthesis. Just delete that space, and you're good to go.

:dizzy: