// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // ToStringExample.java // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- /* * ============================================================================= * Copyright (c) 1998-2011 Jeffrey M. Hunter. All rights reserved. * * All source code and material located at the Internet address of * http://www.idevelopment.info is the copyright of Jeffrey M. Hunter and * is protected under copyright laws of the United States. This source code may * not be hosted on any other site without my express, prior, written * permission. Application to host any of the material elsewhere can be made by * contacting me at jhunter@idevelopment.info. * * I have made every effort and taken great care in making sure that the source * code and other content included on my web site is technically accurate, but I * disclaim any and all responsibility for any loss, damage or destruction of * data or any other property which may arise from relying on it. I will in no * case be liable for any monetary damages arising from such loss, damage or * destruction. * * As with any code, ensure to test this code in a development environment * before attempting to run it in production. * ============================================================================= */ /** * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Used to provide an example of how to utilize how to format objects using the * toString() method. The toString() method is called whenever an object is * being passed to System.out.println(), any other equivalent method, or when * involved in a string concatenation. * * @version 1.0 * @author Jeffrey M. Hunter (jhunter@idevelopment.info) * @author http://www.idevelopment.info * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- */ public class ToStringExample { int x; int y; /** * Two argument constructor */ public ToStringExample(int xIn, int yIn) { this.x = xIn; this.y = yIn; } /** * Override the toString() method from Object. */ public String toString() { return "Object members => [ x=" + x + ", y=" + y + " ]"; } /** * Sole entry point to the class and application. * @param args Array of String arguments. */ public static void main(String[] args) { ToStringExample a1 = new ToStringExample(10, 20); System.out.println(a1); } }