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

Posted by Andile javu
Andile javu
520 Points

How to make variables static?

How do I make MAX_BATT static?

1 Answer

Juan P. Prado
Juan P. Prado
69,300 Points
Juan P. Prado
Juan P. Prado
69,300 Points

You need to add the static keyword to the class member MAX_BATT, by convention in Java, constants are written all uppercase separated by underscores. Since the value is not changeable, you would also add the final keyword, so it would be:

    public static final int MAX_BATT = 8;