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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Methods and Constants

Posted by Emmanuel Ezejiofo
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Emmanuel Ezejiofo
Android Development Techdegree Student 6,808 Points

I am confused on when to use the static keyword

I do not understand when to use the static keyword and when not to use the static keyword

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Jazz Jones
Jazz Jones
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Jazz Jones
Jazz Jones
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The "static" keyword is used to access a method or field within the class without creating an instance of it. Basically so you don't have to declare MAX_PEZ over and over again each time you need to access it's information