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

Posted by Sitaram Suraj
Sitaram Suraj
42 Points

Define a string variable named firstName that stores your name. Set the value to your name.

Define a string variable named firstName that stores your name. Set the value to your name.

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
import java.io.Console;
public class Name{
  public static void main(String[] args){
  Console console =System.console();
  String firstName = "Craig";
  console.printf("Hello my is name is %s\n", firstname);
  console.printf("%s is learning how to write java \n", firstname);
}
  }
Raul Faure
Raul Faure
596 Points
Raul Faure
Raul Faure
596 Points

Hi Sitaram, try firstName instead of firstname.

This is only a hint, I have the answer but I would like you to figure this out. Please let me know.

1 Answer

Timothy Hilley
Timothy Hilley
2,292 Points
Timothy Hilley
Timothy Hilley
2,292 Points

Hello, remember that your variables are all CASESenSiTiVe. :) hope that helps