Key Term: Return type (void)
Definition
The return type in programming refers to the data type of the value that a method or function returns. In the case of "void," it means that the method does not return any value.
Analogy
Think of a vending machine. When you press a button to buy a snack, some vending machines give you change back while others don't. The ones that don't give change back are like methods with a return type of "void" - they perform an action but don't provide any output.
Related terms
Parameter: A parameter is a variable used in a method or function to receive input values from outside and use them within the code.
Data Type: Data types define what kind of data can be stored and manipulated in a program, such as integers, strings, or booleans.
Method Overloading: Method overloading allows multiple methods with the same name but different parameters to exist in a class.
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