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static variable and non-static

271944Mar 22 2011 — edited Mar 23 2011
I have a quick question. The following syntax compiles.

private String t = key;

private static String key = "key";



But this doesn't compile.

private String t = key;

private String key = "key";


Can anybody explain how it is treated in java compiler?

Thanks.
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