core
posted 9 years ago
I assume that this is a core Java question?
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[ July 31, 2007: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]
Please take the time to choose the correct forum for your posts. This forum is for questions on JSP. This post has been moved to a more appropriate forum.
You might also want to consider reading the guidelines that have been put together to help you get the most out of JavaRanch as a resource by clicking the "Smart Questions" link below.
In particular, please read this.
[ July 31, 2007: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]
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posted 9 years ago
See these Wikipedia pages:
Subroutine (especially see "Related terms and clarification" at the bottom)
Method (computer science)
The main difference is that a method is associated with a class or object, while a function isn't. In Java, there are no functions like there are in C or C++.
[ August 01, 2007: Message edited by: Jesper Young ]
Subroutine (especially see "Related terms and clarification" at the bottom)
Method (computer science)
The main difference is that a method is associated with a class or object, while a function isn't. In Java, there are no functions like there are in C or C++.
[ August 01, 2007: Message edited by: Jesper Young ]
