Steps ask name ask colour print personalised greeting

Context: Step-by-step implementation of the Greeting Tool using .NET 10.

Implement the Greeting Tool step by step.

Complete Program.cs

// Greeting Tool - Ask for name and favorite color

// Step 1: Ask for name
Console.Write("What is your name? ");
string name = Console.ReadLine();

// Step 2: Ask for favorite color
Console.Write("What is your favorite color? ");
string favoriteColor = Console.ReadLine();

// Step 3: Print personalized greeting
Console.WriteLine();
Console.WriteLine($"Hello {name}!");
Console.WriteLine($"Your favorite color, {favoriteColor}, is beautiful!");

// Optional: Add a colored output
Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Green;
Console.WriteLine("Have a great day!");
Console.ResetColor();

Run the Application

dotnet run

Example Output

What is your name? Maria
What is your favorite color? Blue

Hello Maria!
Your favorite color, Blue, is beautiful!
Have a great day!

Code Explanation

Line	Purpose
Console.Write()	Prompt without newline
Console.ReadLine()	Read user input as string
string name	Variable to store input
Console.WriteLine($"Hello {name}!")	String interpolation
Console.ForegroundColor	Change text color

Challenge Extensions

1. Add input validation (prevent empty responses)
2. Use Console.Beep() for sound effects
3. Loop until user types “exit”
4. Save greetings to a file using File.WriteAllText()

// Extension: Validate non-empty input
string name;
do
{
Console.Write("What is your name? ");
name = Console.ReadLine();
} while (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(name));