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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Strings and Variables

Posted by MUZ140248 Killian Nyamutowa
MUZ140248 Killian Nyamutowa
197 Points

Strings

Hie guys!!!

Given the below code

String firstName=("Name"); console.printf("%s can code in Java", firstName);

then how can i write the next line of code using string formatter as requested by the question below?

Now replace <YOUR NAME> in the console.printf expression with the firstName variable using the string formatter.

Kindly assist

2 Answers

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points
Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

You've already done that. Using the %s to insert the value of the firstName variable is what they're after. So, 

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

is the solution needed.

Admire Dhodho
Admire Dhodho
5,411 Points
Admire Dhodho
Admire Dhodho
5,411 Points

Now how do we have to proceed from there