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Which of the following is the correct way to define a static method in a Python class?

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Python - Class Methods and Static Methods
Which of the following is the correct way to define a static method in a Python class?
Adef method(self): pass
B@classmethod\ndef method(cls): pass
C@staticmethod\ndef method(): pass
Ddef method(cls): pass
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify the decorator for static methods

    The @staticmethod decorator is used to define static methods.
  2. Step 2: Check method signature

    Static methods do not take self or cls as parameters, so the method should have no parameters.
  3. Final Answer:

    @staticmethod\ndef method(): pass -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    @staticmethod + no self/cls = correct static method [OK]
Quick Trick: Use @staticmethod decorator and no parameters [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Forgetting @staticmethod decorator
  • Including self or cls as parameters
  • Confusing with @classmethod

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