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Java Java Basics Using your New Tools Multiple Format Strings

Donald Lobree
Donald Lobree
10,387 Points
Posted by Donald Lobree
Donald Lobree
10,387 Points

Why doesn't this work? String name = console.readLine();

Instructions are to create a new variable and read input from user.

Multiple.java 
// I've imported java.io.Console for you.  It is stored in a variable called console for you.
String name = console.readLine();