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

Posted by Gordon Tanaka
Gordon Tanaka
62 Points

Using printf output

Have a slight problem getting the following to run:

Bummer! Check the spelling of your argument to the printf method

// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
String firstName = "Gordon";
console.printf("My name is %s", firstName);
Diego Osorio
Diego Osorio
5,198 Points
Diego Osorio
Diego Osorio
5,198 Points

hi!

You have to write the exactly sentence that is provide by the example..

in your case should be: console.printf("%s can code in java", firstName);

sorry for my english...

Jason Anello
Jason Anello
Courses Plus Student 94,610 Points

Hi Diego,

There is a spot further down the page where you can leave an answer.

You can re-post your comment as an answer. Your output is slightly off though. Check it in the challenge.

1 Answer

Gordon Tanaka
Gordon Tanaka
62 Points

Thanks diego and Jason. Got it going. There's nothing wrong with your English diego.