/*
 * Lab #3
 *
 * CS 112
 *
 * A simple program to understand the difference between
 * a static and non-static method.
 *
 */

public class testClass {

   public static void main( String[] args ) {
      System.out.println( "Understanding static vs. instance methods!" );

      // Test Case 1
      // Calling a static method. This is fine.
      // method2();

      // Test Case 2
      // Calling a non static method without an instance (i.e. object) 
      // of the class. This will cause a compiler error. 
      // method1();

      // Test Case 3
      // Properly calling an instance method on an object of the class.
      // testClass obj = new testClass();
      // obj.method1();
   }

   // This is an instance method (non static) and can only be called on an object.
   public void method1() {
      System.out.println( "This is an instance method!" );
   }

   // This is a static method and can be called independently
   public static void method2() {
      System.out.println( "This is a static method!" );
   }

}