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

Posted by Piril Okurogullari
Piril Okurogullari
39 Points

Why can't I use the System.out.println command?

I want to use System.out.println , but it makes an error

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console
public class first{
  public static void main(String[] args){
    String name="piril";
    System.out.println("My name is %s",name);
  }
}
markmneimneh
markmneimneh
14,132 Points

Hi

Because you are using %s , you need to use a System method that can accept and perform formating.

in this case, please use System.out.printf("My name is %s",name);

thanks

2 Answers

markmneimneh
markmneimneh
14,132 Points
markmneimneh
markmneimneh
14,132 Points

Hi

Because you are using %s , you need to use a System method that can accept and perform formating.

in this case, please use System.out.printf("My name is %s",name);

thanks

Piril Okurogullari
Piril Okurogullari
39 Points
Piril Okurogullari
Piril Okurogullari
39 Points

I totally forgot about it, thanks