Why do we use this static inside stats1 class ? is that a static method so that we can call it directly?

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Is that static a method so we can call it directly ?

class stats1 {
    static { 
        System.out.println("Super static");
    }
}

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/javaOO/initial.html — Alexis C., Jan 24 '18 at 10:50
That is static Block not a method, you can not call it, it will be called when class will get loaded. — Himanshu Mishra, Jan 24 '18 at 10:51

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 24 '18 at 10:49

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It is a static block. You may not be able to call it specifically as it executes when the class is loaded.

answered Jan 24 '18 at 10:49

Rishikesh Dhokare

that means static block acts as a constructor ? – Jenish Tamrakar Jan 24 '18 at 10:53
Its not really a constructor. In a class if there is a constructor and a static block, the static block executes first. – Rishikesh Dhokare Jan 24 '18 at 10:54

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