Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version (11th Edition)
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Author: Y. Daniel Liang
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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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