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# [Static Variables in Java – Why and How to Use Static Methods](https://freecodecamp.org/news/static-variables-in-java?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Static variables and static methods are two important concepts in Java. Whenever a variable is declared as static, this means there is only one copy of it for the entire class, rather than each instan

Mar 7, 2023 · 5 min read · freecodecamp.org  
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