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Can any class inherit a static method of its super class?
 
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As static methods are supposed to be called in a static context, I don't see where inheritance is related. A protected static method can be called by a subclass. If you have an example which comes to mind, could you please post it ?
 
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strange question, nice answer
 
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Can any class inherit a static method of its super class?



Yes, every class inherits the static methods of its anscestor classes unless a subclass has a method with a signature that is the same as a static method in an ascestor class. in this case, the method in the subclass shadows the method in the anscestor class. The word "shadows" means that the method in the subclass "casts its shadow and hides the method in the anscestor class".

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