1. Defition of Java Statement
Statements are similar to sentences in the English language. A sentence forms a complete idea which can include one or more clauses. Likewise, a statement in Java forms a complete command to be executed and can include one or more expressions.
In simpler terms, a Java statement is just an instruction that explains what should happen.
2. Types of Java Statement
- Expression statements change values of variables, call methods, and create objects.
- Declaration statements declare variables.
- Control-flow statements determine the order that statements are executed. Typically, Java statements parse from the top to the bottom of the program. However, with control-flow statements, that order can be interrupted to implement branching or looping so that the Java program can run particular sections of code based on certain conditions.
//declaration statement int number; //expression statement number = 4; //control flow statement if (number < 10 ) { //expression statement System.out.println(number + " is less than ten"); }
