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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP Comparing Characters

Tom Schinler
Tom Schinler
21,052 Points
Posted by Tom Schinler
Tom Schinler
21,052 Points

Conference Registration Assistant need help.

I can not figure out why my code won't pass. The preview button will not work, so I cannot see the compiler error.

Original Challenge Code:

public class ConferenceRegistrationAssistant {

  public int getLineFor(String lastName) {
    /* If the last name is between A thru M send them to line 1
       Otherwise send them to line 2 */
    int line = 0;
    return line;
  }

}

My code:

ConferenceRegistrationAssistant.java 
public class ConferenceRegistrationAssistant {

  public int getLineFor(String lastName) {
    /* If the last name is between A thru M send them to line 1
       Otherwise send them to line 2 */
    private String mLine1;
    private String mLine2;
    char lineSort = lastName.charAt(0);
    if (lineSort <= 'm' || 'M') {
        lineSort += mLine1;      
    } else {
        lineSort += mLine2;
    }
    int line = 0;
    return line;
  }

}

2 Answers

Craig Dennis
STAFF
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

Hey Tom!

Looks like you might be over thinking it. You definitely have the two key points I wanted you to take away. So let me give you this hint: All you need to do is if the first letter of the last name is less than 'M' set line equal to 1, otherwise set it to 2. Remember to return line. The method is expecting an int to be returned.

Also, for now, keep the private accessors only up at the class level, leave them out of methods. They don't make much sense in there, and probably are causing you problems.

Good luck!