How to have a self instance in a staticmethod in Python

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As in the title I want to know how to have a self instance in a staticmethod in python.

use global keyword I suppose, but I do no think you want to do what your asking...there is a better way — eat_a_lemon
– eat_a_lemon, Commented Apr 20, 2011 at 20:33
Why don't you tell us what the problem you're trying to solve is (with code) and we'll suggest something better than using static methods, which are rarely a good idea in Python. — nmichaels
– nmichaels, Commented Apr 20, 2011 at 20:34
can you guys see the second answer on this question stackoverflow.com/questions/5642500/… — Wazery
– Wazery, Commented Apr 20, 2011 at 20:36
because updating variables in a function as a side effect leads to bugs. Unless you have to like in C where your dealing directly with memory — eat_a_lemon
– eat_a_lemon, Commented Apr 20, 2011 at 20:39

Greg Hewgill · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-20 20:34:56Z

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By definition, a static method does not have a self parameter. That's what makes it static. If it did have a self parameter, it would be a regular method and not a static method.

answered Apr 20, 2011 at 20:34

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