() (parentheses) \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### () (parentheses)
Examples |
    int a;
    a = (4 + 3) * 2;       // Grouping expressions
    if (a > 10) {          // Containing expressions
      line(a, 0, a, 100);  // Containing a list of parameters
    }
Description | Grouping and containing expressions and parameters. Parentheses have multiple functions relating to functions and structures. They are used to contain a list of parameters passed to functions and control structures and they are used to group expressions to control the order of execution. Some functions have no parameters and in this case, the space between parentheses is blank.
Syntax |
    function()
    function(p1, ..., pN)
    structure(expression)
Parameters |
function | any function
p1...pN | list of parameters specific to the function
structure | Control structure such as if, for, while
expressions | any valid expression or group of expression
Usage | Web & Application
Related | , (comma)

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT