Creating a variable
Variables are like labeled boxes where you store data in your programs. Every variable in Java needs a name and a type that tells Java what kind of data it will hold. Let's create your first variables!
This exercise is part of the course
Introduction to Java
Exercise instructions
- Create a text variable called
languagethat has the value of"Java". - Create a numerical variable called
yearOfOriginthat is set to1995.
Hands-on interactive exercise
Have a go at this exercise by completing this sample code.
class InfoAboutJava {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// Create a text variable called language
String ____ = "Java";
// Create a numerical variable called yearOfOrigin
____ ____ = 1995;
System.out.println(language + " was created in " + yearOfOrigin);
}
}