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What is the primary reason for the compilation error in the given method?
What is the primary reason for the compilation error in the given method?
- The method has an incorrect return type.
- The method is not declared as public.
- A return statement is missing in the method. (correct)
- The method is not logically correct.
What would happen if the return statement is missing in a value-returning method?
What would happen if the return statement is missing in a value-returning method?
- The method will compile but will throw a runtime error.
- The method will compile and run without errors.
- The method will not compile due to a syntax error. (correct)
- The method will compile but will not return any value.
What is the purpose of a return statement in a value-returning method?
What is the purpose of a return statement in a value-returning method?
- To ensure that the method always returns a value. (correct)
- To terminate the execution of the method.
- To handle exceptions in the method.
- To specify the return type of the method.
Why does the Java compiler think it possible that the method does not return any value?
Why does the Java compiler think it possible that the method does not return any value?
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What is the consequence of not having a return statement in a value-returning method?
What is the consequence of not having a return statement in a value-returning method?
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Study Notes
Java Method Compilation
- A return statement is required for a value-returning method in Java.
- The Java compiler checks for possible compilation errors in a method.
- A method without a return statement can lead to a compilation error, even if it is logically correct.
- The Java compiler assumes that a method may not return a value if it lacks a return statement.
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