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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Helper Methods and Conditionals

Posted by coder5837
coder5837
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what exactly does it mean when you type boolean onto a doc?

for example what would public boolean isEmpty () mean?

1 Answer

Craig Dennis
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Craig Dennis
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Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

boolean in this case is the return value. A boolean is true or false.

This means the method will return true or false.