Method header in AP Computer Science A

Definition

The method header in Java is the first line of a method declaration that specifies the access level, return type, method name, and parameters (if any) of a method. It provides important information about how the method can be accessed and what it returns.

Related terms

Method declaration: A statement that defines a new method by specifying its accessibility, return type, name, parameters (if any), and body.

Access level: Determines whether other classes or objects can access a particular field or invoke a specific method.

Return type: Specifies the data type that will be returned by a method after execution.