Syntax Error

What This Error Means

This error occurs when the Java compiler cannot find a class, method, or variable that is used in the code. In this case, the compiler is unable to find the Scanner class, which is part of the java.util package.

Why It Happens

This error typically happens when a developer forgets to import the necessary classes or packages in the code. In this case, the Scanner class is not imported, causing the compiler to throw a syntax error.

How to Fix It

1. 1To fix this error, you need to import the java.util.Scanner class at the beginning of the code. You can do this by adding the following line: import java.util.Scanner; Alternatively, you can use the fully qualified name of the class (java.util.Scanner) in the code.

Example Code Solution

class Main {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
  }
}

import java.util.Scanner;
class Main {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
  }
}