java - When is static {} called? [duplicate]

Question

Take, for example, this class:

public class Example {
    static {
        // Do something
    }
}

When exactly is the static block called?

Ah yes, sorry. I looked this up but for some reason I could not find anything. — MCMastery
– MCMastery, Commented May 17, 2015 at 18:38

Eran · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-17 18:36:28Z

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The static initializer block is called once, when the class is initialized. It is generally used to initialize static members of the class.

answered May 17, 2015 at 18:36

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Razib · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-17 18:39:43Z

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The static initialization block is called when JVM load the class for the first time.

answered May 17, 2015 at 18:39

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