Question for Beginners Only

[Tony Alicea]

The following question is for beginners only, to test their acuity in preparation for the test! If you are an expert, please don't reply to allow others with less experience the practice. Thanks

Will the following code compile? If not, why? If yes, what gets printed?
<PRE>public class Test {
int total = 1;
public static void main (String[] args) {
int total;
float f = 0.0f;
char c = 'C';
System.out.println("total = " + total);
System.out.println("float f = " + f);
System.out.println("char c = " + c);
}
}</PRE>
See a variation of this question on next post.
[This message has been edited by Tony Alicea (edited February 04, 2000).]

[Tony Alicea]

The following second question is for beginners only, to test their acuity in preparation for the test! If you are an expert, please don't reply to allow others with less experience the practice. Thanks


Will the following code compile? If not, why? If yes, what gets printed?
<PRE>public class Test {
static int total = 1;
public static void main (String[] args) {
int total;
float f = 0.0f;
char c = 'C';
System.out.println("total = " + total);
System.out.println("float f = " + f);
System.out.println("char c = " + c);
}
}</PRE>

[Rajiv Ahuja]

I think both of 'em won't compile as the automatic variable 'total' in method 'main' isn't initialized. The instance(static in second question) variable 'total' gets 'hidden' as automatic one in method is there with same name.
I'm a beginner, tell me I'm wrong so that I can begin again.

[Tony Alicea]

That's right! You win! I dunno what you won but as soon as I figure it out, I'll tell you!
I'll think of some other questions later...
Thanks for playing

[Rajiv Ahuja]

I'll look forward to yours "only for beginners" questions.