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Java Java Basics Using your New Tools Multiple Format Strings

Posted by Yanese Cameron
Yanese Cameron
Courses Plus Student 1,141 Points

I don't know where the error is. Got errors when following the video as well.

In the video right before this part you're supposed to follow along and then clear, compile and run in the console, mine didn't work there either so i looked at the FAQ under that video and there were multiple people with the same issue and their questions weren't answered either. Mine looks exactly like the guys in the video. I'm about to give up on java all together.

Multiple.java 
// I've imported java.io.Console for you.  It is stored in a variable called console for you.
string name = console.readLine ("Enter your name:  ");

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,744 Points

Did you try the "Preview" button? Doing that displays the compiler output:

JavaTester.java:116: error: cannot find symbol
string name = console.readLine ("Enter your name:  ");
^
  symbol:   class string
  location: class JavaTester
1 error

You can see where the compiler is marking the beginning of the word "string". Since Java is case sensitive, it doesn't recognize that as a type name. But change it to "String" (with capital "S") and you'll pass task 1.

Yanese Cameron
Yanese Cameron
Courses Plus Student 1,141 Points

You're a GIFT!!!!