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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Getting There Packages

Posted by Danny Oduro
Danny Oduro
298 Points

WHat is "%s" used for?

WHat is "%s" used for?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

That's a token that acts as a placeholder for where a string will be added into the template: For example:

String mine = "blue";
console.printf("My car is %s.", mine);  // <-- will print "My car is blue."