Java Interview Guide : 200+ Interview Questions and Answers - Static variables and methods

The video tutorial explains static variables and methods, highlighting their class-level nature. Static variables are shared across all instances of a class, unlike instance variables which are unique to each object. The tutorial uses a Cricketer class example to demonstrate how static variables work. It also covers static methods, which can only access class-level variables, and emphasizes the importance of using class names to access static members. The video concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to experiment with examples to deepen their understanding.

What happens when a variable or method is declared as static in a class?

Explain the difference between static and instance variables.

How does the count variable behave when marked as static in the Cricketer class?

Why can't you access instance variables from a static method?

What are the implications of accessing a static variable through an instance of a class?

What is the significance of the static keyword in Java?

Describe how static methods and variables are shared among instances of a class.