💻ap computer science a review

Side effect

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An action that a method performs beyond returning a value, such as printing output or modifying state.

AP course connection

Topic 3.5: 3.5 Writing Methods

Unit 3

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