My while loop is not working, why??

[esined93]

This is what I'm trying to do: Write a program that reads in two integers (by user) and prints out which of the numbers is greater. If the numbers are equal, the text "The numbers are equal" should be printed. Extend the program so that it is repeated until the first number is zero.
When I type in i.e 5, then 10 the program responds with: "Write another number". Insted I want it to respond with: "10 is bigger than 5"
" Write a number: "

Here's the code:

import java.util.Scanner;

public class Uppgiftb {
public static void main(String[] args) {

Scanner reader = new Scanner(System.in);
int b;
System.out.println("Write a number: ");
int a = reader.nextInt();
while (a > 0)
{
System.out.println("Write another number: ");
b = reader.nextInt();

if (a > b)
System.out.println(a + " is bigger than " + b);
else if (a < b)
System.out.println(b + " is bigger than " + a);
else
System.out.println("The numbers are equal");

System.out.println("Write a number: ");
a = reader.nextInt();
}

if (a == 0)
System.out.println("Thank you.");

}
}

[Reeling]

edit your post and use code tags so the indentation is correct, please read the forum rules.

[JBelg]

public static void main(String[] args) {
		Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
		//Initialize the a variable so you enter the loop for the first time
		int a = -1, b;

		//personally I'd use a do while instead of a regular while but I'll stick to a regular while.
		// while a is not 0 keep looping
		while(a != 0){
			//ask the use to enter the first name (a)
			System.out.println("Enter the first number: ");
			a = input.nextInt();
			//if the user entered 0 just skip everything and it'll exit the loop.
			if (a != 0) {
			 //if the user didn't enter 0 the first time ask for the second number.
			 System.out.println("Enter the second number: ");
			 b = input.nextInt();
				if (a > b)
					System.out.printf("%d is bigger than %d\n", a, b);
				else if (a < b)
					System.out.printf("%d is bigger than %d\n", b, a);
				else
					System.out.println("The numbers are equal.\n");
			}
		} 
		
		//no need to check if a is 0, you only get here if you come out of the loop.
		System.out.println("Done!");
	}

This is a solution, do with it what you want.

[Reeling]

JBelg, perhaps you should read the forum rules as well. Don't give ready made solutions to people.

public static void main(String[] args) {
		Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
		//Initialize the a variable so you enter the loop for the first time
		int a = -1, b;

		//personally I'd use a do while instead of a regular while but I'll stick to a regular while.
		// while a is not 0 keep looping
		while(a != 0){
			//ask the use to enter the first name (a)
			System.out.println("Enter the first number: ");
			a = input.nextInt();
			//if the user entered 0 just skip everything and it'll exit the loop.
			if (a != 0) {
			 //if the user didn't enter 0 the first time ask for the second number.
			 System.out.println("Enter the second number: ");
			 b = input.nextInt();
				if (a > b)
					System.out.printf("%d is bigger than %d\n", a, b);
				else if (a < b)
					System.out.printf("%d is bigger than %d\n", b, a);
				else
					System.out.println("The numbers are equal.\n");
			}
		} 
		
		//no need to check if a is 0, you only get here if you come out of the loop.
		System.out.println("Done!");
	}

This is a solution, do with it what you want.

quoted for reference.