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

Glen Tyree
Glen Tyree
6,997 Points
Posted by Glen Tyree
Glen Tyree
6,997 Points

Why is this code not working?

Why is this code not working?

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


    public static void main(String[] args) 
    {
        Console console = System.console();
        string firstName = "Glen";
        console.printf("%s\n", firstName);
    }

1 Answer

Connor Walker
Connor Walker
17,985 Points

For this challenge you do not need to create the main method, or create the console object as this has been done for you.

When declaring the data type of a variable in Java the first letter needs to be capitalised or you'll get the compiler error. Also it wants you to print your name along with the string "can codee in Java!", overall it should look like this: 

String firstName = "Glen";
console.printf("%s\n", firstName + " can code in Java!");