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Chris Gauthier
Courses Plus Student 6,434 PointsStatic Methods and Variables in a java program
Im taking the Java Objects course, right now. I've just done the part on static methods and fields.
Im wondering, however, when designing a class, what is the policy behind using these variables. ie) why don't we just use a normal field with a getter / setter or a public method on an instanciated object?
Just wondering!