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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java IO

Posted by Tej Singh
Tej Singh
Courses Plus Student 2,673 Points

Check code is not working

i type the code asked in task but check work is not working still shows error

IO.java 
// I have imported java.io.Console for you.  It is a variable called console.
String firstName = console.readLine("Whats your name ? ");

2 Answers

Philip Gales
Philip Gales
15,193 Points
Philip Gales
Philip Gales
15,193 Points

This worked for me. I think it is looking for a specific question, because everyday there are people complaining about this not working.

// I have imported java.io.Console for you.  It is a variable called console.
String firstName = console.readLine("What is your first name? ");
String lastName = console.readLine("What is your last name? ");
console.printf("First name: %s", firstName);
console.printf("Last name: %s", lastName);
Jeremiah Shore
Jeremiah Shore
31,168 Points
Jeremiah Shore
Jeremiah Shore
31,168 Points

I'm pretty sure this is a bug with the challenge. Can you copy your error message for us from the preview screen?

//this passed for me, the question strings are not specific, just the print strings
String firstName = console.readLine("What name is?");
String lastName = console.readLine("Last 'ne?");
console.printf("First name: %s", firstName);
console.printf("Last name: %s", lastName);