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

Ramesh Dhanenkula
Ramesh Dhanenkula
1,987 Points
Posted by Ramesh Dhanenkula
Ramesh Dhanenkula
1,987 Points

string formatter

How to solve this question using string formatter?

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName  = "Ramesh Dhanenkula";
console.printf("%S can code in java", firstName);

1 Answer

Cory Madden
Cory Madden
7,120 Points
Cory Madden
Cory Madden
7,120 Points

You need to use a lowercase "s" in your %s. Using %S will fully capitalize your name, causing you to fail the test.