how do I convert LocalDate to String form so it prints out the date inputed

Question

   public void displayDVD(DVD dvd) {
       if (dvd != null) {
           io.print(dvd.getTitle());
           io.print(dvd.getReleaseDate());
           io.print(dvd.getMpaaRating());
           io.print(dvd.getDirectorsName());
           io.print(dvd.getStudio());
           io.print(dvd.getUserRating());

I need to display the getReleaseDate, but it's telling me I can't because its a LocalDate and can't be a string. Probably a rookie look, but really can't find a way around it. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Try this.

public void displayDVD(DVD dvd) {
    if (dvd != null) {
        io.print(dvd.getTitle());
        io.print(dvd.getReleaseDate().toString());
        io.print(dvd.getMpaaRating());
        io.print(dvd.getDirectorsName());
        io.print(dvd.getStudio());
        io.print(dvd.getUserRating());