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

Posted by Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
877 Points

Now replace <YOUR NAME> in the console.printf expression with the firstName variable using the string formatter.

What am I doing wrong with my program?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName="Ethan";
console.printf("Hello,my nameis %s\n", firstName);
console.printf("%s is learning how to write java\n", firstName);
console.printf("%s can code in java!\n", firstName);

3 Answers

William Li
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William Li
Courses Plus Student 26,868 Points
William Li
William Li
Courses Plus Student 26,868 Points

Almost correct, but the word Java in the output String needs to be capitalized.

Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
877 Points

Well it's telling me to make sure i add the %s formatter but where would i put that

Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
877 Points
Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
877 Points

Wow thanks so much!

Unsubscribed User
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Unsubscribed User
Courses Plus Student 38 Points
Unsubscribed User
Unsubscribed User
Courses Plus Student 38 Points

Ok, this is broken as I have the correct answer, and I am stuck. You all just lost me on this platform.