What are static methods in ES6 classes?

Can you explain what static methods are in ES6 classes?

Sure! Static methods are functions that belong to the class itself rather than to instances of the class. They are called on the class itself.

How do you define a static method in an ES6 class?

You define a static method using the static keyword before the method name. For example: static myMethod() { ... }.

Can static methods access instance properties?

No, static methods cannot access instance properties directly. They can only access static properties or methods.

What are some use cases for static methods?

Static methods are useful for utility functions, factory methods, or when you want to create methods that don't rely on instance data.