Java Output Methods

System.out.print()

This method prints the given text or variable to the console but does not add a newline afterwards.

Subsequent output will continue on the same line.

• Useful for continuous output on the same line.
• Does not automatically move to the next line.

System.out.println()

This method prints the given text or variable and then moves the cursor to the next line.

It is the most commonly used output method for displaying messages line by line.

• Automatically adds a newline after printing.
• Ideal for printing messages or results line by line.

System.out.printf()

This method allows formatted output using format specifiers similar to C's printf.

It is useful when you want to control the output format, such as decimal places or alignment.

• Supports format specifiers like %d for integers, %f for floating-point numbers, and %s for strings.
• Does not add a newline automatically unless specified in the format string.

Examples of Java Output Methods

Let's look at practical examples demonstrating each output method.