AP® Computer Science A glossary

Method

Course: AP® Computer Science A Shows up in: Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods

A named block of code that only runs when it is called.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 1.9.A.11.7.A.2

A method groups statements under a name. Calling it runs those statements, then control returns to the point right after the call. Methods can be class methods or instance methods.

public static void greet()
{
    System.out.println("Hi");
}

// in main
greet();
greet();

Output:

Hi
Hi

Related terms

• Method signature
• Block
• Class method
• Instance method
• Behavior