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What does "static" mean in programming?

static is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.

Definition

A keyword that makes a class method or property belong to the class itself rather than to instances. Static members are accessed on the class, not on objects created from it.

Example

"class Config { static readonly VERSION = '1.0'; }"

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