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

i dont know how to start typing my code in challenge taker .

after your video is finished and u get a chance to practice your codes. there is an option called challenge taker to practice your code. how can i start writing my codes??

Name.java
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
console.out.printf("My name is Rafia");

1 Answer

Michael Hess
Michael Hess
24,512 Points

Hi Rafya,

It looks like there was not a string firstName with your name assigned to it.

1) First, create a String variable called firstName and assign the variable your first name.

2) Print "Rafya can code in Java!" using conole.printf

3) Print your name by using %s and the firstName variable using conole.printf

// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console

String firstName = "Rafya"; //task 1

console.printf("Rafya can code in Java!"); //task 2

//console.printf("%s can code in Java!",firstName); //task 3

If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.