Methods in C#

This article explains Methods in C# using various analogies. Why analogies? I learn faster that way and I’m sure it’s the same for a lot of other folks.

What is a method?

A method is a code block that contains a series of statements [1] . Statements as well, are executed by a program.
You can liken a method to a box of matches which contains multiple match sticks and statements are executed just like you would ignite a match stick with the striking surface on the match box.

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The program ,which executes the method, calls the method first of all and specifies all the required method arguments.

I apply my mind to the process of lightening the match box and lift the match box from the surface and determines if it will work and how much effort/force needs to be applied by the human (me) and the stick.

In C#, every executed instruction is performed in the context of a method. The lightning of the match stick happens in relation to the match box

The Main method is the entry point for every C# application and it’s called by the common language runtime (CLR) when the program is started.

main method like a type of match box.

Method Signature

Methods are declared in a class, struct, or interface. The method is declared (signature) by doing the following.
By specifying :

a. the access level/access modifiers which can be either public, private, protected, internal, protected internal or private protected [2] .

Public, which is underlined in white is the specified access level.

b. return value

d. name of the method

e. any method parameters

I hope you learnt a couple of things from this article. Totally open to corrections and discusions. Please Give me a clap if you found it useful! Do have a great day.