Lesson 4 - Data and Object Attributes
Objects consist of both attributes and methods. In this lesson you'll learn about the different kinds of methods you can write. You'll also learn how to add new methods to your classes. Finally, you'll learn how to redefine your applet's paint() method.
Lesson 4 sections are as follows:
| 4.1 Simple Methods |
Learn about method relationships, creating simple methods, and the call stack. |
| 4.2 Producing Values |
Learn about methods that produce primitive and object values. |
| 4.3 Arguments |
Learn how to pass simple and complex arguments to your methods. |
| 4.4 Other Methods |
Learn about overloaded methods and static fields and methods. |
| 4.5 The paint() Method |
Learn about the applet life-cycle and how to paint text on the surface of your applet. |
| 4.6 Random Numbers |
Learn about Java's packages and two different ways to create random numbers.
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Continue with section 4.1 Simple Methods
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