[Solved] Identify the error in the following code snippet:class Counter { static int count; void increment() { count++; } public static void main(String[] args) { Counter c = new Counter(); c.increment();... | Java

Java - Static Keyword

Identify the error in the following code snippet:

class Counter {
    static int count;
    void increment() {
        count++;
    }
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Counter c = new Counter();
        c.increment();
        System.out.println(count);
    }
}

ACannot access static variable from instance method.

BNo error; code runs and prints 1.

CCannot access static variable directly in static method without class name.

DStatic variable count is not initialized.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check static variable initialization
Static int variables default to 0 if not explicitly initialized.
Step 2: Verify method calls and access
The instance method increment() correctly increments the static variable. The static method main accesses count directly, which is allowed.
Final Answer:
No error; code runs and prints 1. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Static variable accessible and increments correctly [OK]

Quick Trick: Static vars default to 0; accessible in static main [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking static vars must be explicitly initialized
Assuming static vars can't be accessed without class name inside same class
Confusing instance and static method access rules

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