Practice Input In Java Using Scanner Class (10.3)

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Question 1.
What line of code is needed to import the Scanner class?
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Remember the keyword to bring in a class.
Question 2.
How do you create a Scanner object?
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Think about the declaration syntax in Java.
3Question 3.
What must be included at the top of your Java program to use the Scanner class?
- import java.util.Scanner;
- Scanner class: java.util.Scanner;
- using Scanner;
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Look for the line that brings in external classes.
4Question 4.
Which method would be used to read an integer?
- next()
- nextInt()
- nextLine()
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Think about what 'nextInt' might suggest in terms of functionality.
Question 5.
Create a Java program that asks the user for their full name, age, and favorite color, and then prints a statement that includes all three.
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Consider the order of inputs and how to handle the newline character after using nextInt.
Question 6.
Discuss how you might improve user experience when taking input in a program with Scanner. Provide code snippets if necessary.
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Think about how you can guide the user through input.

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