Question

Nice shirt! In Java, write a program that uses a function that takes in the user's name and prints out compliments directed to them. The program should provide a sentinel value by asking if they've had enough compliments and will continue until they type "yes". Include 3 different compliments pulled at random and BE SURE TO USE A FUNCTION/METHOD to take in the user's name.

Sample output:

Enter your name: John Smith

John Smith, you have a great smile!

Would you like another compliment? [yes/no] yes

John Smith, you are tall and handsome!

Would you like another compliment? [yes/no] yes

John Smith, you are a quick learner!

Would you like another compliment? [yes/no] no

Have a nice day!

Answer 1

import java.util.Random;
import java.util.Scanner;

public class Compliments {

   public static void main(String[] args) {
       Scanner scan = new Scanner(System.in);
       Random rand = new Random();
       String name = getUserName(scan);

       // Store 3 compliments in an array
       String comp[] = { "you have a great smile!", "you are tall and handsome!", "you are a quick learner!" };
       String sentinel = "yes";

       // Iterate loop till user enters yes
       while (sentinel.equalsIgnoreCase("yes")) {
           // Print the compliment by generating a random number between 0-2
           System.out.println(name + ", " + comp[rand.nextInt(3)]);

           // Ask user if they want another compliment
           System.out.print("Would you like another compliment? [yes/no] ");
           sentinel = scan.nextLine();
       }
       System.out.println("Have a nice day!");
   }

   public static String getUserName(Scanner scan) {
       // Ask user to enter a name and then return name
       System.out.print("Enter your name: ");
       String name = scan.nextLine();
       return name;
   }
}

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