Method Basics
A method is a named set of steps you can reuse, like a recipe card. You write it once and run it whenever you need it.
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Syntax
static ReturnType MethodName()
{
// body
}
MethodName(); // call itMethod Basics
A method is a named, reusable block of code declared with a return type, a name, and a parameter list. Calling a method transfers control to its body and resumes the caller once it returns.
Breaking logic into methods keeps programs organized and avoids repeating code.
Note:
Method names conventionally use PascalCase in C#, like
CalculateTotal.Example: Method Basics
using System;
class Program
{
static void PrintBanner()
{
Console.WriteLine("=== Welcome ===");
}
static void Main(string[] args)
{
PrintBanner();
Console.WriteLine("Program running");
}
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Common Mistakes
- Forgetting
returnin a method with a non-void return type, which is a compile error. - Calling a non-static method from
Mainwithout creating an object. - Forgetting the parentheses when calling a method, so
Print;does not call it.
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