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Java Java Objects (Retired) Meet Objects Creating New Objects

Posted by Pierce Mulligan
Pierce Mulligan
1,106 Points

Having trouble using the getColor method for a challenge.

I think I'm meant to be using different objects for this, and I'm not exactly sure where I'm going wrong.

P.S: I'm worried I rely to much on looking back at the workspace to help me through the challenges. Is that a problem, or will it stop be from really learning this language.

Thanks!

Example.java 
public class Example {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("We are going to create a GoKart");
        GoKart kart = new GoKart("color");
      System.out.printf("The kart color is %s\n", GoKart.getColor());
    }
  public class GoKart {
    private String mColor;
    public GoKart (String color) {
      mColor = color;
    }



    }
}
Michael Narvaez
Michael Narvaez
4,182 Points
Michael Narvaez
Michael Narvaez
4,182 Points

What errors are you getting ?

1 Answer

Kane Stoboi
Kane Stoboi
21,919 Points
Kane Stoboi
Kane Stoboi
21,919 Points

It does not seem like you need to create the GoKart class in the code challenge.

Try removing these lines.

public class GoKart {
    private String mColor;
    public GoKart (String color) {
      mColor = color;
    }



    }

Also when you are trying to get the color from the getColor method you are not referencing the "kart" object that you created. Perhaps try checking out the video again.

I don't think looking back through the videos is negatively impacting on your learning just so long as you are understanding the concepts. I try not to reference the videos too much when doing the challenges but I make sure I understand the concepts before doing them and if I'm having trouble I try to look at the java documentation.