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

Geovani Estacio
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Geovani Estacio
Courses Plus Student 1,875 Points

what am I missing here, how come this is code is not working for me?

What am I missing here, my code is not working .

Name.java
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
//geo is time to code buddy!!

String firstName="Geo";
//time to do what you had to do before
console.printf=( "Geo can code in Java!");

1 Answer

Michael Hess
Michael Hess
24,512 Points

Hey Geo,

Everything is looking good, but you may want to try this:

// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console

//task 1
firstName = "Geo";
// task 2
// no need for an equal sign after printf and be sure to put a space between the quotation mark and the letter c of can
console.printf(firstName + " can code in Java!");

Hope this helps!