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Android Build a Simple Android App Basic Android Programming Using the Random Class

Posted by joshuawarrilow
joshuawarrilow
Courses Plus Student 4,945 Points

I don't understand challenge task 4 of 4

Create a String variable named intAsString. Convert the randomNumber integer to a String value and store it in the intAsString variable. Hint: Add them together like in the video!

RandomTest.java 
Random randomGenerator = new Random();
int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt(10);
String randomNumberAsString;
int randomNumber = Integer.parseInt(randomNumberAsString);

1 Answer

Kin Pi
Kin Pi
14,086 Points
Kin Pi
Kin Pi
14,086 Points

Create a String variable named intAsString

You're missing intAsString.

Random randomGenerator = new Random();
int randomNumber = randomGenerator.nextInt(10);
String intAsString = randomNumber + "";