Static variable

Definition

A static variable is a class-level variable that belongs to the class itself, rather than any specific instance of the class. It is shared by all instances of the class and can be accessed without creating an object of the class.

Related terms

Access modifier: Specifies the accessibility or visibility of a Java class, method, or member variable.

Instance variable: A non-static variable that belongs to each individual instance (object) of a class.

Class variable: Another term for static variables, which are shared across all instances of a class.