A parameter list is a set of input parameters/arguments that are passed to a method or constructor when it is called. It specifies the type and order of the values that need to be provided for the method/constructor to execute correctly.
Think of a parameter list as ordering food at a restaurant. When you place an order, you specify what dishes (parameters) you want, how many (quantity), and any special requests (data types). The chef (method/constructor) needs this information in order to prepare your meal correctly.
Method Overloading: Method overloading is when multiple methods have the same name but different parameter lists. This allows for flexibility in calling methods with different argument combinations.
Return Type: The return type of a method specifies the type of value that the method will return after execution. It can be void if no value is returned.
Argument: An argument is a specific value or expression passed into a method or function during its invocation/call. Arguments correspond to parameters defined in the method's signature.
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