Creating an object with an array as a parameter in Java

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Ok I'm really new to this and am not even sure I'm asking the right question but I want to create an object that has some regualr values like strings and ints etc. But in addition I want one of the properties to be an array of strings like this:

int hp =100;
int level =1;
int exp=0;
String[] items = {"hpPot","blank","blank","blank","blank"};
return new player(level, exp, hp, name, items[] );
}

This doesn't work and at the least I'd like to know exactly why.

Thanks.

Sidenote: why do you add "blank" to the items? Unless there's an actual item called "blank", I suggest you don't do this. Either pass in null for "empty" slots or (probably better) simply pass in an array of just a single element. The actual allocation of storage and checking of the maximum number of items should probably belong to the player class (which should be named ´Player` in accordance to the generally accepted Java Naming Conventions). — Joachim Sauer
– Joachim Sauer, Commented Nov 22, 2011 at 7:06
Like I said I'm very new blank was merely going to be an object without any values. ty. — Suavelizard
– Suavelizard, Commented Nov 22, 2011 at 7:11
@Joachim Sauer about the naming convention I usally keep the first word lowercase and then do CamelCase from there is that incorrect? Like "variableName" or "variable" or "variableNameHere" — Suavelizard
– Suavelizard, Commented Nov 22, 2011 at 7:26
@Suavelizard: it's correct for variables it's wrong for class names: It should be Player player = new Player(). — Joachim Sauer
– Joachim Sauer, Commented Nov 22, 2011 at 7:32

Azodious · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-22 06:56:32Z

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while passing array don't use subscript operator

return new player(level, exp, hp, name, items); // [] is removed.

answered Nov 22, 2011 at 6:56

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3 Comments

Suavelizard Over a year ago

I tried this before but it didn't work. I have tweaked some parts of the player class since and now I dont seem to have a problem thanks so much :P

Azodious Over a year ago

@TheEliteGentleman: That's what keeps me encouraged to refer to stackoverflow. The appreciation you get in return is HUUUUGE.

Suavelizard Over a year ago

well when you're banging your head against the wall you are grateful for people who give you a helmet, or move you to a padded room :P

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