Is a Java static block equivalent to a C# static constructor?
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20-09-2019 - |
Question
What is the real difference between a C# static constructor and a Java static block?
They both must be parameterless. They are both called only once, when the related class is first used.
Am I missing something, or are they the same thing, just with different names?
Solution
They are equivalent, except that a C# class can only have one static constructor (plus static field initializers).
Also, in C#, a static
constructor will apply the beforefieldinit
flag.
OTHER TIPS
They look the same, the following example shows, that c# static constructor works the same as static block in java
protected Singleton()
{
Console.WriteLine("Singleton constructor");
}
private static readonly Singleton INSTANCE;
static Singleton() {
try {
INSTANCE = new Singleton();
}
catch(Exception e) {
throw new Exception();
}
}
Yes They are equivalent Another point is java does not support static constructor but support static block and c# support static constructor.
They are not.
In C#, there blocks can only hold constructors. In java you are able to execute statements.