A non-static method is a method that belongs to an instance of a class and can only be accessed through an object. It operates on the specific data of that object.
Think of a non-static method as a personalized service at a restaurant. Each customer (object) can order their own meal (data) and have it prepared specifically for them by the chef (non-static method).
Static Method: A static method belongs to the class itself rather than any specific instance. It can be accessed without creating an object.
Instance Variable: An instance variable is a variable that holds unique data for each instance of a class. Non-static methods often operate on these variables.
Object: An object is an instance of a class, created using the blueprint provided by the class definition. Non-static methods are called on objects to perform actions or access data specific to that object.
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