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What is use of Static keyword under Main method

Amit Singh · Answer

hey, You need an entry point into your program. Static means that you can call the function without having to instantiate an object/instance of a class. Its a bit "chicken and egg"... you can't instantiate an object before you're inside the program. A static method can be called without instantiating an object. Therefore main() needs to be static in order to allow it to be the entry to your program. the keyword static to the function definition to change it. Its worth looking into static (class) methods vs instance methods, and knowing the difference can be useful at times.

Bhuvanesh Mohankumar · Answer

It's an entry point into your program. Static helps to call the function without an object/instance of a class. Main() needs to be static in order to be the entry to your program. Accept as answer, if it was helpful.

Munesh Sharma · Answer

You need an entry point into your program. Static means that you can call the function without having to instantiate an object/instance of a class. Its a bit "chicken and egg"... you can't instantiate an object before you're inside the program. A static method can be called without instantiating an object. Therefore main() needs to be static in order to allow it to be the entry to your program. As David says you can just add the keyword static to the function definition to change it. Its worth looking into static (class) methods vs instance methods, and knowing the difference can be useful at times.

Vivek Kumar · Answer

Hi, Please go through the below link for more details. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11332494/why-should-main-be-static ------------------------------------------------------- If this post helps you, mark it as answer

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