Java Glossary
See also the list of acronyms and the list of keywords.
| Item | Meaning |
|---|---|
| instance variable | a variable within a class definition that will typically have different values for different objects of the class |
| method | a named block of code within a class definition that defines an operation for the class. |
| public | A public method is accessible from outside of the class. |
| static | A static method is executable even if no class objects have been created. |
| void | Specifies that the method does not return a value. |