String input not working correctly using Scanner class

Question

I want to get 3 strings from console and followed print the values, my problem is to get 3 input from user using for loop , but only 2 input values are received and printed here is my code.

int rockSize=sc.nextInt();
String[] rock=new String[rockSize];
for(int i=0;i<rock.length;i++)
rock[i]=sc.nextLine();

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 08 '15 at 07:14

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You need to swallow up the ENTER that you push after inputting your numeric value.

e.g.

int rockSize=sc.nextInt();
sc.nextLine();                         // add this
String[] rock=new String[rockSize];
for(int i=0;i<rock.length;i++)
rock[i]=sc.nextLine();

answered Dec 08 '15 at 07:14

Scary Wombat

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thank you , but why we need to put this extra line? can u plz explain? – Marees waran Dec 08 '15 at 07:17
@Mareeswaran - because `nextInt()` leaves behind a new-line character (when you press "enter"). `nextLine()` consumes it – TheLostMind Dec 08 '15 at 07:18

String input not working correctly using Scanner class

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