Learn Java Tutorial for Beginners, Part 15: Getters and Return Values

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This tutorial shows you how to create "get" methods for your Java classes, and I'll also show you how to return values from methods in general.
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[jamaraquai]

I just wanted to say, that I've tried learning computer programming (both C++ and Java) from a number of other places (Khan Academy - useless, SoloLearn - usless, CodeAcademy - useless, text books - better than the online options, but still lacking), and your lessons are the best I've found *by far.* For the first time, I'm actually understanding the why's and how's behind the language, and seeing the concepts applied in real-time *as they're explained* makes such a huge difference! I cannot tell you how thankful I am to have stumbled across your tutorials, and I can't wait to jump into other programming languages, as well. Thank you again!

[kazimierzgarshin]

I hope you are making loads of money with your tutorials. They are terrific.

[wolfferoni]

It took me a while to get this. I mean, watching and following along in a tutorial is one thing but trying to do it from scratch is another. That's when the real learning happens. I highly recommend people to make another class and try to replicate John's code but with a different class, objects, variables etc. and try not to look at his code, try to just do it yourself. I made a class called Animal instead and though it took some time to figure out, I completely understand now.

[gevenaowl]

OMG, can't believe u explained it so clearly... way better than my prof

[BobSmith-zpkk]

Eureka! I finally understand "Getters!" (Nevermind the dozen or so books I have on

[jeffwads]

Your pace is spot on. Much better than a book.

[Rufus]

Hello, and as many already wrote down here i just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for those tutorials, they are very very useful and easy to understand, THANKS A LOT!!!
 

[caveofprogramming]

I've been lazy about suggesting exercises :) On the front page of my website, Cave of Programming, there's a Java test that actually contains practical exercises for absolute beginners. But really the best thing is just to think up some programs and try to write them. Like, try to create a text-based game.

[kosmox]

I can't believe how much of an animal is our brain ( we ). Like, yea sure, when we understand this programming it's totally easy for us and seems logical, but the point is, if it's so easy, than why don't we get it instantly?

Our brains are logical machines right?

No, our brain haves to create new connections to create the illusion of logic.. that's so sick. It's like our brain is a powerful VR module which allows us to perviece this world as we do. Even counting, 2+2, has be to learned. It's not obvious for someone who gets to know math for the first time. SICK!!!

[ghvy]

Wow, had to watch this one a few times. LOL I finally got it. But sure takes a bit to get your head around. BTW - thanks again John for posting these vids. I'm also reading a beginner java book and the reading is fairly straightforward after watching your vids.

[caveofprogramming]

Don't worry about it too much. Sometime Eclipse seems to complain about there being no main class even when there is one. Start a new project with ONLY a main class/method and click the green run button to check that it runs. Then add your code to it. I have the same problem all the time ....

[caveofprogramming]

Ah OK. Try ctrl+shift+f too ... it formats the code and makes it much easier to see which closing bracket should close which opening bracket .... They all need to be paired off.

[dehydrted]

You're teaching is so straight forward and easy to understand. Love it!

[sharone]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Thank you for your videos!!!

[yuvaraj]

John, Thank you very much for your videos.

[stephencollins]

This is an awesome video series! I am really getting ahead in my computer science class. Thank you.

[manloo]

thank you!your tutorial are awesome! 

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[TrancIsland]

Impressive understandble Tutorials  You are Awesome Bro !

[bhargavraut]

Phenomenal videos! I'm making a lot of progress. Btw, whats the name of the classical piece at the beginning of each video? Really regal stuff!

[AryJaey]

Hello John, I had a question. Why doing it the hard way with the int and return method when you can do what you did in the first place with just using void and
I mean what you did first is easier, isn't it?
Thanks for the tutorials, they are very helpfull!