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Text lesson

Return Values

In the provided examples, the void keyword signifies that the method does not return any value.

However, if you intend for the method to return a value, you can specify a primitive data type (like int, char, etc.) instead of void, and utilize the return keyword within the method.

Example

public class Main {
  static int myMethod(int x) {
    return 5 + x;
  }

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    System.out.println(myMethod(3));
  }
}
// Outputs 8 (5 + 3)

This example demonstrates a method that computes the sum of its two parameters:

Example

public class Main {
  static int myMethod(int x, int y) {
    return x + y;
  }

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    System.out.println(myMethod(5, 3));
  }
}
// Outputs 8 (5 + 3)

Storing the result in a variable is also suggested, as it enhances readability and maintainability:

Example

public class Main {
  static int myMethod(int x, int y) {
    return x + y;
  }

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    int z = myMethod(5, 3);
    System.out.println(z);
  }
}
// Outputs 8 (5 + 3)