Java Reading and printing a string in Java - Assigning values

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The discussion revolves around a Java coding issue where a user needs to input a word and a number on a single line, which should then be processed to output in the format "word_number". The original code provided by the user fails to read input correctly, resulting in the display of initial variable values instead of user input. Key points include the importance of using the Scanner class methods, specifically next() for reading strings and nextInt() for integers. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper input handling and suggests reviewing Java documentation for better understanding. Ultimately, the user successfully resolves the issue by implementing the correct methods for reading input.
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A user types a word and a number on a single line. Read them into the provided variables. Then print: word_number. End with newline. Example output if user entered: Amy 5
Result should read as: Amy_5
import java.util.Scanner;

public class SpaceReplace {
public static void main (String [] args) {
Scanner scnr = new Scanner(System.in);
String userWord = "";
int userNum = 0;

/* Your solution goes here */

return;
}
}-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What I have so far this is the code and the product I'm getting:

Am I missing a step in the codes? userNum is an int and not a String, could this be why my setup isn't working? Thank you to all who reply and assist.View attachment 5885
 

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It appears to me that you aren't prompting the user for input, and so when the output is displayed you have the initial values for the two variables being displayed.
 
The problem statement does not seem to say anything about prompting the user. But Mark is right that OP's program does not read anything.

OP, you should read your textbook or Java documentation about reading methods in the [m]Scanner[/m] class. These methods include [m]next()[/m] for reading the next word and [m]nextInt()[/m] for reading the next integer.
 
Evgeny.Makarov said:
The problem statement does not seem to say anything about prompting the user. But Mark is right that OP's program does not read anything.

OP, you should read your textbook or Java documentation about reading methods in the [m]Scanner[/m] class. These methods include [m]next()[/m] for reading the next word and [m]nextInt()[/m] for reading the next integer.

Thanks! This is the solution I achieved after applying the correct code/nextInt.

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