What is a static class member? What are the advantages of static members? How do they differ from ordinary members
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`static`class member is a member that is associated with the class, rather than with individual objects of the class type. It exists outside any object of the class.Advantages:
- Storage efficient.
- If a
`static`member of a class changes, each object of the class will use the new value of that`static`member.- A
`static`data member can have incomplete type.- A
`static`member (either a data member or a member function) can be used as a default argument.Differences between ordinary members and
`static`members:- A
need an explanation for this answer? contact us directly to get an explanation for this answer`static`member belongs to the class, an ordinary member belongs to objects of the class.