Flash cards
Review the key moves
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Core idea
What is the main idea behind Java return Keyword?
Lesson checks
Practice each idea before moving on
Short Mimo-style checks built from this lesson's code, terms, and sequence.
1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
public ___ Main {3Order
Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.
The return keyword finishes the execution of a method, and can be used to return a value from a method.
Definition and Usage
Java return Keyword
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Example
public class Main {
static
int
myMethod(int x) {
return 5 + x;
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println(myMethod(3));
}
}
// Outputs 8 (5 + 3)Definition and Usage
The return keyword finishes the execution of a method, and can be used to return a value from a method.
Related Pages
Read more about methods in our Java Methods Tutorial .
❮ Java Keywords