Unit_4_Part_2_Writing Classes

Method Declaration

Specifies the code that will be executed when the method is invoked.

Method Header

Begins a method declaration and includes the method name, return type, and parameter list.

Return Type

Indicates the type of value that a method sends back to the calling location.

Void Return Type

Indicates that a method does not return a value.

Local Data

Variables declared inside a method, created each time the method is called and destroyed when finished.

Formal Parameters

Parameters specified in the method declaration that receive actual parameters during invocation.

Driver Program

A program that drives the use of other parts of a program, often used for testing.

Account Class

Represents a bank account with basic services like deposit and withdrawal.

Constructor

A special method that initializes objects and has no return type.

Deposit Method

Adds a specified amount to the account balance and returns the new balance.

Withdraw Method

Withdraws a specified amount from the account, applies a fee, and returns the new balance.

Add Interest Method

Calculates and adds interest to the account balance, returning the new balance.