What is a static method in the context of PHP OOP?
- A method that belongs to the class itself, rather than an instance of the class
- A method that can only be called from within the class where it is defined
- A method that is automatically called when an object is created
- A method that can only be called by other static methods
In PHP OOP, a static method is a method that belongs to the class itself, rather than an instance of the class. It can be accessed using the class name without creating an object of the class. Static methods are shared among all instances of the class and do not have access to non-static properties or methods directly. They are commonly used for utility functions or when the method doesn't rely on specific object state.
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