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

Bernard Medeiros
Bernard Medeiros
204 Points
Posted by Bernard Medeiros
Bernard Medeiros
204 Points

Java Basics Task 1: Compiler Error

JavaTester.java:74: error: cannot find symbol String firstName = Bernard; ^ symbol: variable Bernard location: class JavaTester Note: JavaTester.java uses or overrides a deprecated API. Note: Recompile with -Xlint:deprecation for details. 1 error

Umm, what am I doing wrong?

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

String firstName = Bernard;

2 Answers

Geovanie Alvarez
Geovanie Alvarez
21,500 Points
Geovanie Alvarez
Geovanie Alvarez
21,500 Points

You have to put your name as string

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

String firstName = "Bernard"; // <--- here
Bernard Medeiros
Bernard Medeiros
204 Points
Bernard Medeiros
Bernard Medeiros
204 Points

Thank you! v-v Jeez I'm stupid.