static-vs-non-static

Where can I find some clear examples of static vs. instance "fieldless" properties for use in the classroom?

In all but a few cases, properties are backed up by fields, either explicitly or implicitly. However, properties like DateTime.Today are calculated properties not backed up by a field (EDIT: properties like Guid.Empty and Math.E are backed up by a static field, I'm not interested in those). In terms of best practice or experience, shoul...

non static variable called from static content, java

Hello. I know this question was answered before, but I cant still handle it with my code. Please can someone pointing out how can I fix it on this particular code. Id like to call trace(); but dont know where to call new trace. I tried different stuff from here but it does not work for me. Thank you! package matr; import java.util.Scan...

"Cannot make a static reference to a non-static method" in Android

I'm having some issues with the old "Cannot make a static reference to a non-static method" error in my Android program. I am creating a sand falling game (similar to the Powder Game) and I created a class called Control to create a Control Bar at the bottom of the screen with a slider for brush size (that works fine) and a button to pop...

non static method cannot be referenced from a static context.

First some code: import java.util.*; //... class TicTacToe { //... public static void main (String[]arg) { Random Random = new Random() ; toerunner () ; // this leads to a path of // methods that eventualy gets us to the rest of the code } //... public void CompTurn (int type, boolean debug) {...

What exactly does "static" mean when declaring "global" variables in Java?

I've been running into this problem many times and I never bothered to learn why its happening and learn what "static" actually means. I just applied the change that Eclipse suggested and moved on. public class Member { // Global Variables int iNumVertices; int iNumEdges; public static void main(String[] args) { // do stuff ...

What exactly does "static" mean when declaring "global" variables in C++?

This is an expansion of the scope of a previous question of mine. What exactly is "static", how is it used, and what is the purpose of using "static" when dealing with C++? Thanks. ...