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Brian Woitte
707 PointsUnable to complete task 2of2 in 'improving our code'. "Now add a String member variable, name it mTitle make it public."
This is what I type:
public class PictureBook{
public String mTitle() {
}
}
I am then returned with 1 error: expecting ...(something)
public class PictureBook{
public String mTitle() {
}
}
2 Answers
Stone Preston
42,016 Pointsthe task states: Now add a String member variable, name it mTitle make it public.
you added a method, not a variable. to declare a member variable, simply provide the type and the name for the variable (member variables conventionally start with m), followed by a semicolon. dont forget to make it public:
public class PictureBook{
public String mTitle;
}
methods have a return type, a name, and a parameter list that goes in between parenthesis.
public String mTitle() {
}
the code above creates a method called mTitle that returns a string and takes no arguments. the task asked for a variable, not a method, which is why the above code is incorrect.
Brian Woitte
707 PointsYou guys are insanely fast. Thank you for the assist!
Stone Preston
42,016 Pointsno problem, glad I could help
Xander Taylor
12,390 PointsXander Taylor
12,390 PointsThank you. I had the same problem and your answer was very helpful.