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

Andrew Pita
Andrew Pita
1,463 Points
Posted by Andrew Pita
Andrew Pita
1,463 Points

Why is my answer wrong when the preview shows the correct output? (Assuming I understand the question correctly)

From what I understand, I need to get the output " YOUR NAME can code in Java!" using the %s thing. I did this and get the correct output, but am being told that my answer is incorrect. What am I missing?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Andrew";
console.printf ( "%s can code in Java!", firstName);

1 Answer

Craig Dennis
STAFF
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

You are just ahead of the game. I'm going to ask you to do that in the next step. ;) Do it without the substitution first. Great job being advanced, and sorry for not catching that!

Andrew Pita
Andrew Pita
1,463 Points
Andrew Pita
Andrew Pita
1,463 Points

Thank you Craig for you quick response!