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STATIC KEYWORD, VARIABLES AND

STATIC METHODS

C.Vybbhavee
23R11A0599
STATIC K EYWORD

• • The static keyword is a fundamental concept in programming languages such


as Java, C++, and C#.
• • It is used to define class-level variables and methods that belong to the class
itself rather than to any specific instance.
• • Understanding static variables and methods is crucial for efficient memory
management and code organization.
STATIC VARIABLES

• • Static variables are shared among all instances of a class, meaning they have a
single copy for all objects.
• • They are initialized only once, when the class is loaded, and retain their values
across all instances.
• • This feature makes static variables ideal for constants or settings that should
be consistent across all instances.
EX AMPLE PROGRAM FOR STATIC
VARIABLE S
class Example {
// Static variable
static int count = 0;
// Constructor to increment count
public Example() {
count++;
} // Static method to display the count
public static void displayCount() {
System.out.println("Count: " + count);
}
}
public class StaticDemo {
public static void main(String[] args) {
// Create two objects of the Example class
new Example();
new Example();
// Call the static method to display the count
Example.displayCount(); // Output: Count: 2
}}
STATIC METHODS

• • Static methods are functions that belong to the class itself and not to any
specific instance of the class.
• • They can access static variables and other static methods directly, but cannot
access instance variables or methods without an object reference.
• • Static methods are commonly used for utility functions that perform
operations without needing to modify instance data.
EX AMPLE PROGRAM FOR STATIC
METHODS

public class StaticMethodExample {


// Static method to calculate the square of a number
public static int square(int number) {
return number * number;
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
int num = 5; // Example number
int result = square(num); // Calling the static method
System.out.println(“The square of “ + num + “ is “ + result);
}
• }
LIMITATIONS OF STATIC VARIABLES AND
METHODS

• • One limitation of static variables is that they cannot be overridden in derived


classes, which may restrict polymorphism.
• • Static methods cannot access instance-specific data, which may limit their
usability in certain contexts.
• • Overusing static variables and methods can lead to tightly coupled code,
making it harder to maintain and test.
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