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Sean Flanagan
Sean Flanagan
33,235 Points

Java code doesn't work in console

Hi. I can't get my Java code to work in the console.

Here's my Java:

import java.io.Console;

public class TreeStory {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Console console = System.console();
        /*  Some terms:
            noun - Person, place or thing
            verb - An action
            adjective - A description used to modify or describe a noun
            Enter your amazing code here!
        */
        //Name is a __adjective__ __noun__. They are always __adverb__ __verb__.
        int age = 12;
        if (age < 13) {
          //insert exit code
          console.printf("Sorry but you must be at least 13 to use this program.\n");
          System.exit(0);
        }
        String name = console.readLine("Enter a name:  ");
        String adjective = console.readLine("Enter an adjective:  ");
        String noun = console.readLine("Enter a noun:  ");
        String adverb = console.readLine("Enter an adverb:  ");
        String verb = console.readLine("Enter a verb ending with -ing:  ");

        console.printf("Your TreeStory:\n-----------------\n");
        console.printf("%s is a %s %s. ", name, adjective, noun);
        console.printf("They are always %s %s. \n", adverb, verb);
    }

}

Here's the console output:

javac: file not found: Treestory.java                                                            
Usage: javac <options> <source files>                                                            
use -help for a list of possible options   

What should I do please?

Thanks in advance.

Sean :-)

2 Answers

Craig Dennis
STAFF
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

TreeStory with a capital S in your javac statement on the console.

Sean Flanagan
Sean Flanagan
33,235 Points

Hi guys. I've got it working. I tested the program and remembered to capitalise the S in TreeStory. It worked a treat.

Thanks

Sean :-)

The problem is that you are declaring your age = 12 then entering an if statement which says: if(age < 13) then print the following message, then exit the system. SO I think you just need to rethink your logic here, as the program is doing what it is told. Have another go now, and let me know if you got it.