System.out.println()

A method that prints a value followed by a new line.

What does System.out.println() do in Java?

System.out.println() — A method that prints a value followed by a new line.

class Greeting {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.println("Hello, Java!"); // Hello, Java!
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026