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Java Java Objects (Retired) Creating the MVP Strings and Chars

Posted by ronald goodwin
ronald goodwin
516 Points

Method, Constructor? etc

I do not understand the dfference between these and why the need for both. it seems like a lot of extra work.

1 Answer

Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann
10,071 Points
Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann
10,071 Points

Hi Ronald - A constructor is a special type of method that's used to create a new instance of an object. It actually helps save some work, because it lets you assign values to the instance's member variables as part of creating the object - otherwise, you'd have to create an instance of an object and assign values to it separately. The benefit of this might not be clear when you're first starting out but it'll make a lot more sense when you see more examples of it in use!