key term - Return Type

Definition

The return type in programming refers to the data type of the value that a method or function will return when it is called. It specifies what kind of data will be returned by the method.

Related terms

Method Name: The name given to a method or function which helps identify and call it within a program.

Parameters:

Inputs or arguments passed into a method or function for it to perform its task.

Data Type:

Specifies the type of data that can be stored in a variable, such as integer, string, boolean, etc.