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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Review: Introduction to Your tools

Posted by Srikanth Athikari
Srikanth Athikari
39 Points

system.out.print or system.out.println why is this used and the printf

system.out.print or system.out.println why is this used and the printf

1 Answer

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

Hi there,

The print method outputs to the system console. The println method does the same but includes a new line after the output. The printf method includes the ability to format the string using placeholders, such as %s which interpolates the contents of a string variable into the output. See also the format method. Some documentation and here.

Steve.