Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version (11th Edition)
Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134670942
Author: Y. Daniel Liang
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6.5, Problem 6.5.1CP

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Parameter:

  • Parameter is a variable which holds the value passed into the method.
  • It is the temporary variable name which is assigned within the method.
  • The parameter variable should be given the return type while defining the method.

Argument:

  • The value which is sent into the method is referred to as argument.
  • The argument can be referred to the value which is assigned to the temporary variable.
  • The argument does not need any return type while calling the method.

Passing parameters in the method:

The parameters can be passed to the method by passing the right type of value in the right order...

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