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Java Java Objects (Retired) Meet Objects Creating Classes

Adam Rainsby
Adam Rainsby
2,848 Points
Posted by Adam Rainsby
Adam Rainsby
2,848 Points

Why printf()?

Is there a reason we are using printf instead of concatenation with +. Is it just preference?

1 Answer

Michael Makali'i Fernandez
Michael Makali'i Fernandez
8,090 Points

A few things that printf() is more useful for is setting the maximum characters displayed by the variable, setting maximum digits displayed after a decimal point, and it can be quicker when dealing with a lot of spaces.