Method

Method - is a collection of statements that are grouped together to perform an operation.


Syntax: modifier returnType nameOfMethod (Parameter List)
             {  //body
             }

modifier - defines the access type of the method
returnType - may return a value.  A method in Java returns only 1 value.
nameOfMethod - name of a method
Parameter List - contains the type, order, and number of parameters
body - any valid Java statement
signature of a method - is composed of the method name and parameter list


Types of methods
1. Standard library methods - are built-in methods that are ready to use
2. User-defined methods - are created in order to perform user requirements.