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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings, Variables, and Formatting

Priyatham Kunarapu
Priyatham Kunarapu
1,350 Points
Posted by Priyatham Kunarapu
Priyatham Kunarapu
1,350 Points

String Variable

There is no error in Preview but what is that Bummer! that says "Did you create a variable and given your name"

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
class Intro {
  public void main(String[] args) {
    String firstName = "Priyatham Kunarapu.";
    console.printf("My Name is %s\n",firstName);
  }
}

2 Answers

Allan Clark
Allan Clark
10,810 Points
Allan Clark
Allan Clark
10,810 Points

Looks like you are a bit ahead of the curve for this exercise. You don't need to create a class or main method for it. Also print out exactly the prompt. Just use the lines:

String firstName = "Priyatham Kunarapu.";
console.printf( "%s can code in Java!", firstName);
Kevin Frostad
Kevin Frostad
3,483 Points
Kevin Frostad
Kevin Frostad
3,483 Points

The exercise says to create a String with your name in it. It didn't ask for more. It wouldn't know your class contains a method with the variable inside.

Just write:

String firstName = "Your name";

Priyatham Kunarapu
Priyatham Kunarapu
1,350 Points
Priyatham Kunarapu
Priyatham Kunarapu
1,350 Points

Yeah I got it now. Thank you my friend.