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Java Java Basics Perfecting the Prototype String Equality

Jarred White
Jarred White
431 Points
Posted by Jarred White
Jarred White
431 Points

Equality.java errors are ambiguous

It seems that I can get the program to compile properly, but the output is failing to match what the application is expecting. It just says, "Bummer! Try again!" When syntax is an issue it fails to compile. Any suggestions on how to format this to the expected output, or any pointers as to what's wrong in my sample code? Thanks!

Equality.java 
// I have imported a java.io.Console for you, it is named console. 
String firstExample = "hello";
String secondExample = "hello";
String thirdExample = "HELLO";
if (firstExample.equals(secondExample)) {
  console.printf("first is equal to second\n");
  System.exit(0);
}

1 Answer

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points

You don't need to use System.exit(), in fact it will cause problems when used in the challenges.