8 - Static and Non-static Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is a static method?
💡 Hint: Think about how we access methods directly through the class.
Give an example of where you would use a non-static method.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where individual object state is relevant.
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Can static methods access instance variables directly?
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in belonging to classes versus instances.
Which of the following correctly represents a static method call?
💡 Hint: Consider how static methods are designed to be accessed.
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Design a simple class for a bank account that has both static and non-static methods. The static method should calculate interest based on a provided rate, and the non-static method should display the account balance.
💡 Hint: Remember, the static method should be able to operate independently of any account instance!
Create a scenario where using both static and non-static methods would improve the functionality of a program. Explain how each serves its purpose.
💡 Hint: Think about tasks that are uniform across all contexts versus those that change depending on the user.
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