What are static methods in Python?

What are static methods in Python?

Static methods in Python are methods that belong to a class rather than an instance of the class. They don't require a class instance to be called.

How do I define a static method?

You can define a static method using the @staticmethod decorator before the method definition.

Can you give me an example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class MyClass:
    @staticmethod
    def my_static_method():
        return 'Hello from static method!'

You can call it using MyClass.my_static_method().

What are the benefits of using static methods?

Static methods can be called without creating an instance of the class, making them useful for utility functions that don't need access to instance data.