Understanding Java Methods

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What is a method in programming?

A sequence of instructions with a name

How is a method declared in programming?

By defining a named block of code

What does the 'Math.pow(2, 3)' represent in Java?

$2^3$

What do the parentheses () represent when calling a method?

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What happens when a method returns a value to the calling code?

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Methods in Programming

  • A method is a block of code that performs a specific task and can be reused in a program.

Declaring a Method

  • A method is declared by specifying the access level, return type, method name, and parameters in parentheses.

Math.pow(2, 3) in Java

  • 'Math.pow(2, 3)' represents the method call to calculate the power of a number, where 2 is the base and 3 is the exponent, returning the result of 2 cubed (2³).

Parentheses in Method Calling

  • The parentheses () represent the parameter list when calling a method, which can be empty or contain one or more argument values.

Method Return Value

  • When a method returns a value to the calling code, the value is passed back to the caller, which can then be stored in a variable, used in an expression, or simply ignored.

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