11.3.3. Static Keyword

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of the static keyword in a class?

   Hint

   Think about how class members are accessed.

2. 2.

   Can you access a static method without creating an object of the class? Why?

   Hint

   Remember how we access members.

3. 3.

   What does the static keyword signify?

   • Belongs to an instance
   • Belongs to the class
   • Belongs to a method

   Hint

   Consider how we access static members.

4. 4.

   True or False: Static members can only be accessed by creating an instance of the class.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how we access methods in utility classes.

5. 5.

   Write a Java program that utilizes static variables and methods. Demonstrate how they can be modified by instances.

   Hint

   Think about creating instances that modify a single shared counter.

6. 6.

   Explain the implications of using static members in multithreaded applications. What issues might arise?

   Hint

   Consider how threads interact with shared resources.