Can we call a instance variable in a static method other than static main ,how?

Answer 1

Edit: You can't call a instance variable even inside the main method without creating an instance of the class.

But you can always create a variable with the same name as instance variable inside a static method, this process is called shadowing.

Non-static variables are not accessible inside the static context.

Answer 2

but i can call a instance variable in a static main by first creating a object //A ref=new A();
and then ref.variable name //
this can be done right?

Answer 3

Yes because you are accessing with the help of an object.

Answer 4

What ever, you are able to in main method, you can do it in any other static methods...

Answer 5

jaya krishna are you saying that I need to create a object for that.

Answer 6

Yes. In same way as it possible in main method..