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

Posted by Khanh Dao
Khanh Dao
641 Points

What does "make sure you add the `%s` formatter" mean?

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

The Question is: Now replace <YOUR NAME> in the console.printf expression with the firstName variable using the string formatter.

How can I do this?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Khanh";
console.printf(" #s  can code in Java!, firstName");
Paul Ownby
Paul Ownby
23,414 Points

I think your problem is that you have some syntax errors in the console.printf line. I believe it should be:

console.printf(" %s can code in Java!", firstName);

%s (not #s) says that you will be sending in a string (in this case firstName) to fill that spot.

Also, the closing quotes (") go at the end of the string (after Java!) instead of after the variable name (firstName).

Hopefully, that makes sense and works for you. Good luck!