Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
setName() is a function or method used in programming to assign or change the name associated with an object or variable. It allows you to update or set a new name for an entity within your program.
Related terms
getName(): This function retrieves and returns the current name associated with an object or variable.
deleteName(): This function removes or clears the assigned name from an object or variable.
copyName(): This function creates a duplicate of an existing name and assigns it to another object or variable.