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

Posted by Frank Nigh
Frank Nigh
164 Points

What is wrong with String firstName = "Frank"; console.printf("%s, can code in Java\n", firstName);

Bummer states firstName should be the second argument. What is the first argument?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Frank";
console.printf("%s, can code in Java\n", firstName);
Laura Reivinen
Laura Reivinen
12,520 Points
Laura Reivinen
Laura Reivinen
12,520 Points

Try taking away the comma after %s.