Using the Scanner class in Java to get input from users is a fundamental practice that helps develop several important software development skills. First, it introduces beginners to handling dynamic ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. The easiest way to garner user input in a Java program is to use the System’s Console class.

Use of a scanner without the "quirk" needed to mix numeric and text input. Use of a scanner with the "quirk" needed to mix numeric and text input.