Return value

Definition

In computer programming, the return value is the output or result that a function or method gives back after it has been executed. It can be any data type, such as numbers, strings, booleans, or objects.

Related terms

Function: A block of code that performs a specific task and can have input parameters and return values.

Output: The information produced by a program or function that is displayed, saved, printed, etc.

Data type: A classification system used in programming languages to categorize different types of data (e.g., integer, string, boolean).