[Bluej-discuss] Code Pad: is it working correctly?

[Gordon Royle]

>
> Oooohhh. I just figured it out! If I type in the statement WITHOUT
> the semicolon, I get the icon that I can drag onto the bench. WITH
> the semicolon, no icon.
>
> That will be very confusing to the students.

Without the semicolon it is an EXPRESSION hence is evaluated and the  
value is returned.

With the semicolon it is a STATEMENT which is executed.


Maybe it is a good opportunity to get the students understanding the  
difference between a statement and an expression?

Gordon