A method is a function that is defined within the context of a class. A function is a self-contained block of code that is executed when called.

Here are the key differences between methods and functions:

• Methods are associated with a specific object, while functions are not. This means that a method can only be called on an object of the class that defines it, while a function can be called on any object.
• Methods can access the data of the object they are associated with, while functions cannot. This is because methods are defined within the scope of the object, while functions are defined outside of the scope of any object.
• Methods can be overloaded, while functions cannot. Overloading means that a method can have multiple definitions with the same name, but different parameters. This allows for more flexibility when defining methods, as you can define a method with the most appropriate parameters for the task at hand.

Here is an example of a method and a function in Java:

```java // Method public void printName() { System.out.println("My name is John Doe"); }

// Function public static void printHelloWorld() { System.out.println("Hello, world!"); } ```

In this example, the printName() method is defined within the context of the Person class. This means that it can only be