A specific standard for commenting Java programs. Javadoc is a format to follow when commenting in order to clearly explain your code.
Javadoc starts with a /** and ends with a */
Here is the general format for commenting (also known as documenting) a method using the Javadoc format:
/**
* Description of the method
*
* @param nameOfParameter1 description of parameter
* @param nameOfParameter2 description of parameter
* @return description of the return value
*/When the Javadoc format is used, there is a tool (also called Javadoc) that is able to read through your code and produce nice looking documentation for your code.
Javadoc is a convention to follow. If everyone agrees to use Javadoc when commenting their code, then programmers will be able to read each other’s code more easily.