Static methods in Python?

In Python, a static method is a method that belongs to a class rather than an instance of the class. It is a method that is shared among all instances of a class.

To create a static method in Python, you can use the @staticmethod decorator, like this:

Create a static method in Python, using the staticmethod in Python

class MyClass:
    @staticmethod
    def static_method():
        # Method code goes here
        pass

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You can then call the static method on the class itself, like this:

Call a static method in Python

MyClass.static_method()

Alternatively, you can also call the static method on an instance of the class, like this:

Call the static method on an instance of the class in Python

obj = MyClass()
obj.static_method()

Static methods are useful for creating utility functions that are related to a class, but that don't need access to any class-specific state. They are also a good way to define methods that you don't want to be overridden by subclasses.