Finding the max number in JAVA

Question

        if(max.hasNextInt())
        { 
            num = max.nextInt();
        }

How do I find the max number when using a scanner and sentinel values? my method only displays the last integer inputted. I've been at this for hours and have put my pride to sleep, I need help....please help..........

Answer 1

You condition that tests if the current number is higher than the current maximum is in the wrong place.

Change

    if(max.hasNextInt())
    { 
        num = max.nextInt();
    }

    else
    {
        if(num > totmax)
        {
            totmax = num;
        }
        ...

to

    if(max.hasNextInt())
    { 
        num = max.nextInt();
        if(num > totmax)
        {
            totmax = num;
        }
    }

    else
    {
        ...

Answer 2

The problem is that you are checking if the number is bigger then the current maximum in the else clause. Which won't be entered when the user inputted a number (because than it entered the if clause).