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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP Comparing Characters

I need some help in this challenge. Can't get through!!

Can anyone help me with the command line for this challenge with an explanation? Thanks in advance.

ConferenceRegistrationAssistant.java
public class ConferenceRegistrationAssistant {

  public int getLineFor(String lastName) {
    /* If the last name is between A thru M send them to line 1
       Otherwise send them to line 2 */
    int line = 0;
    return line;
  }

}

Hey Shivang I just started at work but I'll answer this more in depth when I get home.

Remember that we can compare the first character in words with.

lastName.charAt(0) < "M"

We can put this in an if statement and move them to the correct line. So if the above line of code is true. They'd go to line. 1 sorry I can't type the whole thing out on my phone.

Hi Rob,

I really appreciate your quick response. Will try to work things out with what you have suggested. Please do reply back once you get back home. Have a happy working day!! :)

Hey Rob,

It worked out fine. Finally did it. Thanks a ton!!

Hey there!

Glad to hear it worked out.

1 Answer

Use .charAt(0) on a String to get the first letter. This can be compared with other letters as required to sort the Strings.