Is there a way to access a variable in a class without instantiating the class?

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Hi,

I am trying to search for an example to understand if it is possible to access a variable in a class without instantiating the class.
Any help would be much appreciated.

PS: I think the variable needs to be declared static but I’m not sure.

Thanks,
Sruthi.

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In reply to sk7799:

Creating an instance (object) of a class is exactly when they become available to access. Each class object you create has a corresponding set of class variables. Static class variables belong to the class type, not each object. You can access static class variables without every creating any class objects.

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In reply to dave_59:

If there is no object handle, where do these static variables live Dave ?

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In reply to deepthig92:

They live in the declarative scope where the class is defined. If the class is defined in a package, then the variable is in the package. If in a module, then it is with each instance of the module.