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

Posted by christopher abjornson
christopher abjornson
5,572 Points

Whats up with the error?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
string fistName = "Chris";
christopher abjornson
christopher abjornson
5,572 Points

Bummer: There is a compiler error. Please click on preview to view your syntax errors!

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

String should begin with an uppercase S.

Also the variable name has a typo. It should be firstName