AP® Computer Science A glossary
Instance method
Course: AP® Computer Science A Shows up in: Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
A method called on an object of the class, using the object's name and the dot operator.
Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 1.14.A.1
An instance method acts on one particular object. It needs an object: Plant.grow(5) does not compile.
Plant p = new Plant("Fern", 30);
p.grow(5);
System.out.println(p.getHeight());Output:
35