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

jay stretch
jay stretch
384 Points
Posted by jay stretch
jay stretch
384 Points

what is the string code

what is the spring code

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
string firstname"jay";

1 Answer

Kristian Gausel
Kristian Gausel
14,649 Points
Kristian Gausel
Kristian Gausel
14,649 Points 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Jay";

String is with uppercase S, they want the variable to be camelCased, so firstName. and you need an equals sign to assign the value.