So you have programmed for a while, and may even never realized that you have been using them, but there are static methods (which in turn can create static classes), inner classes and static inner classes. Sometimes is hard to understand why or when to use these, but never fear! After listening to this episode you will never get an unexpected static surprise! Follow Me on Twitter! (@fguime) (thanks!) It's now cold, oh, how I wish for a beer? (Have any?) beer...beer...beeeeeer.....:) Tweet, Tweet! (https://twitter.com/#!/fguime)

When to use static methods
Understanding Instance and Class Members
Static Blocks

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