Question

Generally, what is the difference between static and non static?

Specifically, what is the difference between static methods and non-static methods?

Answer 1

Static.. permanent .. not static.. is not set in stone.. as applied to what exactly?

Answer 2

Static=fixed(that never changes) example=person Name,Date of birth
Non-Static= not fixed example=Age,Address etc.

Answer 3

non static must be instantiated first
MyClass mc = new MyClass(); now you can use MyClass().
static doesn't require instantiating the object first. But keep in mind a static method can't access instance methods or variables of the class.
MyClass.DoWork(); where do work is a static method found inside MyClass().

Answer 4

Static is shared across classes, you dont have to create instances for each class

Answer 5

@akhaliq You can have private static methods too.

Answer 6

true