Method Call
Definition
A method call refers to invoking or executing a method in your code. It involves using the method name followed by parentheses and any required arguments inside the parentheses.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a coffee shop and want to order your favorite drink. You tell the barista (method) what drink you want (method name), and they make it for you based on your preferences (arguments).
Related terms
Return Type: The return type of a method specifies the type of value that the method will return after execution.
Void Method: A void method is one that does not return any value after execution.
Method Signature: The method signature consists of the method name and its parameter types. It helps distinguish methods from each other within a class.
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Consider the following method: public void printFibonacci(int n) { int a = 0; int b = 1; System.out.print(a + " " + b + " "); for (int i = 2; i < n; i++) { int sum = a + b; System.out.print(sum + " "); a = b; b = sum; } } Assume that the method printFibonacci(6) appears in a method in the same class. What is printed as a result of the method call?
Consider the following method: public void printSquares(int n) { for (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) { System.out.print(i * i + " "); } } Assume that the method printSquares(5) appears in a method in the same class. What is printed as a result of the method call?
Consider the following method: public void printEvenNumbers(int n) { for (int i = 2; i <= n; i += 2) { System.out.print(i + " "); } } Assume that the method printEvenNumbers(8) appears in a method in the same class. What is printed as a result of the method call?
Consider the following method: public void printFactors(int n) { for (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) { if (n % i == 0) { System.out.print(i + " "); } } } Assume that the method printFactors(24) appears in a method in the same class. What is printed as a result of the method call?
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