how does the static keyword vary to not using it with a method, could you give me an example where the result is different because the word is used and not used, thanks. Andy.
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how does the static keyword vary to not using it with a method, could you give me an example where the result is different because the word is used and not used, thanks. Andy.
A static method can be called on the class, like this:
A non-static method can only be called on an instance of that class, like this:
In a static method, you only have access to other static methods and members. So, to use the this keyword in a method, it must not be declared static. Static methods give functionality to the class itself, while non-static methods give functionality to an object of that class.