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

Posted by Michelle McCool
Michelle McCool
305 Points

I am unsure what the feedback is saying when it says, "make sure firstName is the second argument" can you elaborate

Please explain

Name.java 
// I have setup a java.io.Console object for you named console 
String firstName = "Michelle";
console.printf("%s\n can code in Java!", firstName);

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

Sometimes the checking system gets confused by an unexpected result and gives an error message that doesn't fit the situation.

In this case the embedded newline (\n) wasn't part of the instructions and is causing the issue. Just remove it.

Michelle McCool
Michelle McCool
305 Points

Thank you Steven!