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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION - CITS

EXERCISE 84 : Read text from the keyboard using scanner

class/ read text from the keyboard using
console class

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• should know the use of scanner class/console class
• develop java programs using scanner class/console clas
• Compile, execute and verify the result of the Java Programs.

Requirements

Tools/Materials
• PC/Laptop with Windows OS
• JDK Software
• Text Editor (Visual Studio/Sublime/Notepad)

Procedure

TASK 1: Reading Text with Scanner Class Example_1
import java.util.Scanner;
public class ScannerExample {

public static void main(String[] args) {
// Create a Scanner object
Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
// Prompt the user to enter a name
System.out.print(“Enter your name: “);

// Read the entered text as a String
String name = scanner.nextLine();
// Display a greeting
System.out.println(“Hello, “ + name + “!”);
// Close the Scanner

scanner.close();
}
}
Step 1: Importing the Scanner Class

This line imports the Scanner class from the java.util package. The Scanner class is used for obtaining user input
from the keyboard.

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