This page contains general information about Methods in C# and how to use them

What is a Method?

A method is a block of code that performs a specific task. Think of it like a recipe - you give it ingredients (parameters), and it gives you back something (return value). Methods help you organize your code and make it reusable.

Identifying Methods

A method in code can be identified by these key elements:

• Has a clear name that starts with a capital letter (C# convention)
• Contains parameters (input values) specified in parentheses (e.g., num1, num2)
• Has a return type that specifies what kind of value it gives back
• Includes a body containing the actual code that performs the task

For example, in this format:

static int AddNumbers(int num1, int num2)

Understanding the Main Method

Let's break down this important line of code:

static void Main(string[] args)

• static: This means the method belongs to the class itself, not to specific instances of the class
• void: This is the return type, meaning this method doesn't return any value
• Main: The name of the method - this is the entry point of your program
• string[] args: An array of strings that can contain command-line arguments

Access Modifiers