21. Client's View of Static Members

Static members can be accessed though an object.

Non-static member can't be accessed through class.

Static members can be accessed through the class name.

SavingsAccount acct;
acct = new SavingsAccount();
acct.deposit( 100.0 );                  //OK
acct.changeMinBalance(500.0);           //OK
SavingsAccount.deposit(100.0);          //ERROR
SavingsAccount.changeMinBalance(500.0); //OK