May 31, 2010 · yes, static block is used for initialize the code and it will load at the time JVM start for execution. static block is used in previous versions of java but in latest version it doesn't work.

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The static initializer is actually invoked later, when the class is initialized, after it has been loaded and linked. That happens when you instantiate an object of a class or access a static variable or method …

Dec 21, 2012 · I found that in Java, there is a feature called static block, which includes code that is executed when a class is first loaded (I don't understand what 'loaded' means, does it mean …

Feb 3, 2012 · The static code is executed when your class (StaticClass I guess) is referenced. Thus, it should be executed if you create a new instance of StaticClass or if you call one of its static methods.

Oct 24, 2013 · With the newer version of Java (1.7 and above), the JVM will throw a runtime exception as it does not find a main method in the class even though you have a static block.

Oct 21, 2010 · We can put code in a constructor or a method or an initialization block. What is the use of initialization block? Is it necessary that every java program must have it?

Sep 23, 2012 · The non-static initializer block on the other hand is created on object construction only, will have access to instance variables and methods, and (as per the important correction suggested …

Sep 7, 2012 · It seems like the static blocks simply contain regular lines of code which could belong in any regular static method, so what is the advantage to having it run automatically at initialization …

Nov 16, 2015 · My motto for Java is "just because Java has static blocks, it doesn't mean that you should be using them." Jokes aside, there are a lot of tricks in Java that make testing a nightmare. …