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User Input

Programming Language Java

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Java User Input

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User input in Java
● Sometimes we need to take input from the user.
● Creates a connection between the program and it’s user.
● Most common way to take input is using the java scanner class.

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What is a Java Scanner Class?
● A predefined class that reads data from the keyboard or a text file.
● Found in the java.util package.
● Can read all types of data (numeric, strings and other data types).
● Easiest way to take input from the user.

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User Input using Scanner class
● Import the java.util.Scanner package
● Create an object of the Scanner class
● Syntax:
To create an object
Class Name of Scanner class

Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);

Variable Name
To receive input
from user

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Example
1. import java.util.Scanner;
2. class UserInput {
3. public static void main (String [] args){
4. Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);
5. String st1 = sc.nextLine();
6. System.out.println("Output: " + st1);
7. }
8. }

Welcome to DrJava. Working directory is C:\Users\Desktop


> Hello World
Output: Hello World

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Inputting Different Datatypes

Method Usage

nextInt() Reads an integer value from the user

nextLong() Reads a long value from the user

nextFloat() Reads a float value from the user

nextDouble() Reads a double value from the user

nextBoolean() Reads a boolean value from the user

nextLine() Reads a string value from the user

next() Reads a string value until a space (“ “) is encountered

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Inputting Integer Datatype

1. import java.util.Scanner;
2. public class UserInput {
3. public static void main (String [] args){
4. Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);
5. System.out.print(“Enter an integer: “);
6. int num1 = sc.nextInt();
7. System.out.println(“Output: ” + num1);
8. }
9. }

Welcome to DrJava. Working directory is C:\Users\Desktop


65
> Enter an integer:
Output: 65
7
Inputting Boolean Datatype

1. import java.util.Scanner;
2. public class UserInput {
3. public static void main (String [] args){
4. Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);
5. System.out.print(“Enter a boolean: “);
6. boolean bool = sc.nextBoolean();
7. System.out.println(“Output: “ + bool);
8. }
9. }

Welcome to DrJava. Working directory is C:\Users\Desktop


true
> Enter a boolean:
Output: true
8
Inputting String Datatype

1. import java.util.Scanner;
2. public class UserInput {
3. public static void main (String [] args){
4. Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);
5. System.out.print(“Enter a string: “);
6. String st1 = sc.nextLine();
7. System.out.println(“Output: “ + st1);
8. }
9. }

Welcome to DrJava. Working directory is C:\Users\Desktop


Hello there CSE110
> Enter a string:
Output: Hello there CSE110
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Inputting String Datatype (Contd.)

1. import java.util.Scanner;
2. public class UserInput {
3. public static void main (String [] args){
4. Scanner sc = new Scanner (System.in);
5. System.out.print(“Enter a string: “);
6. String st1 = sc.next();
7. System.out.println(“Output: “ + st1);
8. }
9. }

Welcome to DrJava. Working directory is C:\Users\Desktop


Hello there CSE110
> Enter a string:
Output: Hello
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THANK YOU!

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