Note the letter ‘f’ in the Java Console’s printf method. The difference between print() and printf() is the ability to easily output formatted text. To demonstrate, replace the line which adds the ...

In prior Java 101 articles, I referred to the concepts of redirection, standard input device, and standard output device. To demonstrate inputting data, several examples called System.in.read().

It has always been a mystery to me: Why do instructors teach Java always subject students to console-based input with the JDK’s Scanner, Console or InputStream classes? Using a command prompt or ...

We’ll do this with typical Java, by comparing the string entered with the commands and calling methods for each. For now, create won’t do anything, but we’ll implement the logic to output ...