Static keyword in Java

Static Keyword

A variable or function that is associated to a class i.e., is common to all objects

class Student {
	String name;
	int age;
	static String school = "Doon Blossoms";
}

Student s1 = new Student();
System.out.println(Student.school);

---

Static Initialization Block

It can be used to initialize static fields of a class

public class Person {

    static String name;
	  // Static Initialization Block
    static {
        name = "Arjit";
    }
}