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Android Build a Simple Android App Basic Android Programming Using the Random Class

Posted by Edwin Richards
Edwin Richards
Courses Plus Student 528 Points

I cant seem to make it work

Random randomgenerator = new Random ();

int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt();

RandomTest.java 
Random randomgenerator = new Random ();

int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt();

1 Answer

Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points
Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points

Hi Edwin,

Random randomGenerator = new Random (); // changed randomgenerator to randomGenerator (upper G)
int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt();

Grigorij

Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points
Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points

And delete the space between Random and () to:

Random randomGenerator = new Random();
Edwin Richards
Edwin Richards
Courses Plus Student 528 Points

Thank you!!

Edwin Richards
Edwin Richards
Courses Plus Student 528 Points

This one is giving me a hard time too :( Create a String variable named intAsString. Convert the randomNumber integer to a String value and store it in the intAsString variable. Hint: Add them together like in the video!

Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points
Grigorij Schleifer
Grigorij Schleifer
10,364 Points

Ok lets see:

String intAsString = String.valueOf(randomNumber);

Use the method valueOf from the String class to convert randomNumber (integer) into a String

edit: Sorry for incorrect suggestion.

Edwin Richards
Edwin Richards
Courses Plus Student 528 Points

I tried that but it didnt work D: