Static methods

Static keywords

The static keyword in Java is used for memory management mainly. We can apply static keyword with variables, methods, blocks and nested classes. The static keyword belongs to the class than an instance of the class.

The static can be:

1. Variable (also known as a class variable)

2. Method (also known as a class method)

3. Block

4. Nested class

Java static method

If you apply static keyword with any method, it is known as static method.

• A static method belongs to the class rather than the object of a class.

• A static method can be invoked without the need for creating an instance of a class.

• A static method can access static data member and can change the value of it.