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Re: When to use static methods?

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Date Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:02:24 -0800
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On 1/17/2013 1:15 PM, Steve wrote:
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> I find static methods to be very convenient when the method doesn't need
> stored ( in the class it belongs to ) values.

Yup.  Use static methods when they are not logically part of an 
instance.  Collect static methods together in a single non-instantiable 
class when such collections make logical sense.

Eschew automated code review tools.  Seriously, wtf?

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When to use static methods? Steve <tinker123@gmail.com> - 2013-01-17 16:15 -0500
  Re: When to use static methods? markspace <markspace@nospam.nospam> - 2013-01-17 14:02 -0800
    Re: When to use static methods? Lew <lewbloch@gmail.com> - 2013-01-17 15:04 -0800
      Re: When to use static methods? Lew <lewbloch@gmail.com> - 2013-01-17 15:13 -0800
  Re: When to use static methods? Roedy Green <see_website@mindprod.com.invalid> - 2013-01-17 15:01 -0800

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