Static methods can t be abstract in Java

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Why doesn't Java allow an abstract method to be defined as static?

For example:

abstract class demo {
    abstract void test( ); // <-- this is ok
    abstract static void test1(); //<-- this isn't why?
}
Oct 12, 2018 in Java by misc.edu04
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Well, Java doesn't allow this because of a basic contradiction.

  • "abstract" means to "Implements no functionality"
  • "static" means that "There is functionality even if you don't have an object instance"

Because of this Java compiler might get confused as to which concept to follow and thus this practice is prohibited in Java.

answered Oct 12, 2018 by v.liyyah
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