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

Posted by Oladapo Oyatayo
Oladapo Oyatayo
Courses Plus Student 428 Points

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

i dont know ow to add the '%s' formatter

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

String firstName="dapo";
console.printf( "firstName can code in Java!");

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,119 Points

You use the %s as a placeholder in your string, then pass the variable containing your name as a second argument (after a comma), like this:

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