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Java

Posted by Joakim Sjöstedt
Joakim Sjöstedt
1,975 Points

Why the change from console to System?

In the early Java videos console.printf is used for output. Later, for some reason I must have missed, this changes to System.out.println. What is the reason for this change and what is the difference between the two?

1 Answer

Trent Christofferson
Trent Christofferson
18,846 Points
Trent Christofferson
Trent Christofferson
18,846 Points

In my opinion, I would use System.out.println or System.out.printf as you don't need to import anything or create variables for it. It is just easier to use, at least for me.