7.3_Applying the static Keyword

Question 1

What does the static methods/variable means?

Answer 1

static methods don’t require an instance of the class. They are shared among all users of the class.

Question 2

Static methods are also known as?

Answer 2

Utility or Helper methods

Question 3

What are the two main purposes of static methods?

Answer 3

• > Eliminates the need for the caller to instantiate an object just to call the method.
• > To share state by all instances of a class