When are other methods executed in a Java program?

In a Java program, methods are executed when they are explicitly called within the code. This means that the act of declaring a method does not trigger its execution. Instead, a method will only run when the controlling code reaches the point where the method is invoked, either directly or indirectly.

This behavior follows the principles of procedural programming, where the flow of execution is defined by when functions (or methods in Java) are invoked. For instance, if you have a method that performs a specific task, it will only carry out that task when you write the code that calls it.

The execution timing of methods aligns with the overall structure of Java programs, which typically start executing from the main method. From there, methods can be called based on conditions, loops, or other logic defined in the main function or other methods initiated during the program's execution. Thus, understanding method invocation is key to controlling how and when tasks and functions within your program are performed.