Non-void methods
Definition
Non-void methods are functions in programming that return a value after performing a specific task or calculation.
Analogy
Think of non-void methods as a vending machine. You input some money (arguments) and press the buttons (method call), and it gives you back a snack (return value).
Related terms
Return by value: This term refers to the process of returning a single value from a method.
Void methods: These are functions that do not return any value.
Control flow: Control flow determines the order in which statements are executed in a program.
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