Java problem with char

Question

import java.util.Scanner;
public class Program
{
public static void main(String[] args) {
Scanner scanner=new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.println("guess the letter");
String answer = scanner.nextLine();
if(answer ="name"){
System.out.println("right!");
}

}

It says string cannot be converted to boolean.i used char in the first place, it said the same error.what am I missing

}

Answer 1

Tony Jadesola

Single equal (=) is user to assign value
Double equal (==) is used to compare value but you should not use == for comparison.

Use equals method like:

if(answer.equals("name"))

Answer 2

Shaurya Kushwaha omg I can't believe I made a small mistake 😭😭