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

Posted by Wade Stevens
Wade Stevens
4,410 Points

I have just tried writing the Console.printf(%s can code in Java!"). It is showing an error.

Trying to write my first Console string variable and it is not working.

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName="Wade";
Console.printf ("%s can code in Java!");

3 Answers

Kevin Sulonen
PLUS
Kevin Sulonen
Courses Plus Student 12,856 Points
Kevin Sulonen
Kevin Sulonen
Courses Plus Student 12,856 Points

Hi Wade: Try

console.printf("%s can code in Java!", firstName);
  • Java is case-sensitive, and you need to point %s to a value, which you set up with String firstName = "Wade";
Wade Stevens
Wade Stevens
4,410 Points
Wade Stevens
Wade Stevens
4,410 Points

Thanks for the follow up. I figured it out a few minutes ago. I really appreciate the response. I am sure I will need more help as time goes on. Thanks again!

Kevin Sulonen
PLUS
Kevin Sulonen
Courses Plus Student 12,856 Points
Kevin Sulonen
Kevin Sulonen
Courses Plus Student 12,856 Points

Glad you're on track, Wade. Have fun!