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Darlene R Coleman
Courses Plus Student 515 PointsWhat is the difference between using console.printf and System.out.printf? When do I use each?
What is the difference between using console.printf() and System.out.printf() ?
Stayl T
968 PointsI'm glad I could help. As far as I'm experienced I have seen the System.out.printf() method used most of the times. It's also easy so it is preferred.
Craig Dennis
Treehouse TeacherIn a production environment, you will probably be either using a GUI or the web and not writing console based applications.
We use java.io.Console because it does the job and didn't introduce new confusions, but even that is confusing eh ;)
Under the covers, they are exactly the same.
Hope that helps!
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Stayl T
968 PointsWe are using the console.printf() method because we are working with the console in the workspace. So, this method could only be used with the console. Also, to use this method you will have to create an instance of the console class and import it as well.
System.out.printf() is a static method and you can use this without creating an instance or importing anything. And this will work everywhere even if you're not working with the console!
Hope this helps!
Darlene R Coleman
Courses Plus Student 515 PointsDarlene R Coleman
Courses Plus Student 515 PointsThank you this clarifies things. In a production environment is one more professionally used then the other?