Methods Vs Constructors in Java
What is the difference between Methods and Constructors in Java?
No. |
Methods |
Constructors |
1
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It is not necessary to use the same name of the class to create a Method.
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The name of the Constructor should be same as the class name it
resides.
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2
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Method is an ordinary member function which is used to expose the behavior of an object
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Constructor is a member function of a class used to initialize the
state of an object
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3
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Methods must have return type unless it is specified as void.
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Constructor does not have a return type.
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4
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Compiler does not create a method in any case if one is not
available.
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Java compiler creates default constructor if the program doesn’t have
one.
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5
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Methods invoked explicitly.
Invoked using the dot operator.
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Constructor invoked implicitly. i. e. Invoked using the keyword ‘new’.
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Hoping that the above table gives an idea about how Constructors are different from methods in Java.
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