“How to Print Output in Java: A Beginner’s Guide“

Introduction

Have you ever thought about how printing in Java is similar to writing on paper?

Let’s imagine this: When you want to write something on paper, you use a pen. You can write a single word, a sentence, or even a whole paragraph. But here’s the interesting part – how you write matters just as much as what you write.

👇 For example:

• If you write a sentence and move to the next line, it looks neat and organized.
• If you write everything on the same line, it might look messy.

In Java, printing works in a similar way. Instead of a pen, you use print() and println() to show output on the screen. Let’s explore what these functions are, how they work, and why they’re so important!

What are print() and println()?

In Java, print() and println() are commands that allow you to show messages or information on the screen. Think of System.out as a tool that acts like a printer, helping your program display what you want to see.

• print() : Display output on the same line.
• println() : Displays output and moves to the next line.

Think of them as tools to control how your output is displayed. Just like you can choose to write on the same line or move to the next line on paper, you can use print() and println() to arrange your output in Java.

Examples of print() and println()

Let’s look at some examples to understand how these functions work.

Example 1: Using println()

public class Main {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
  System.out.println("Welcome to Spyde's Blog");
  System.out.println("This blog is about Java - Print Statements");
  System.out.println("New Journey Makers");
  System.out.println("Make use of this Blog post.");
     }
}

Output:

Welcome to Spyde's Blog
This blog is about Java - Print Statements
New Journey Makers
Make use of this Blog post.

Example 2: Using print()

public class Main {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
  System.out.print("Welcome to Spyde's Blog ");
  System.out.print("This blog is about Java - Print Statements ");
  System.out.print("New Journey Makers ");
  System.out.print("Make use of this Blog post.");
 }
}

Output:

Welcome to Spyde's Blog This blog is about Java - Print Statements New Journey Makers Make use of this Blog post.

Example 3: Using print() and println() Together

public class Main {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
  System.out.println("Welcome to Spyde's Blog ");
  System.out.println("This blog is about Java - Print Statements ");
  System.out.print("New Journey Makers ");
  System.out.print("Make use of this Blog post.");
 }
}

Output:

Welcome to Spyde's Blog 
This blog is about Java - Print Statements    
New Journey Makers Make use of this Blog post.

Comparison Table: print() vs println()

📌 Standard Definition

print() : A function in Java that displays output on the same line without moving to the next line. println() : A function in Java that displays output and moves the text position to the next line after printing.

Conclusion

Mastering output statements is the first step in understanding how your Java programs interact with the user. As you progress, printing becomes a powerful tool for debugging and building console apps.

📌 What’s Next?

In the next post, we’ll cover different main method syntaxes. Stay tuned!