JavaScript is one of the most popular languages used by programmers all around the world. In this course, you'll be introduced to the Object-Oriented Paradigm of JavaScript. The course will discuss OOP in both, ES5 and ES6 versions of JavaScript. It begins with a basic introduction to what Object-Oriented programming is, followed by its comparison to other languages. It then introduces the new  OOP features available in ES6 version and compares it to the ES5 version. The course then discusses objects in JavaScript followed by the use of function as objects in OOP. It goes over the interesting concepts of prototype objects, data encapsulation, and classes. It then delves into the more complex concepts of inheritance in both the versions, including prototypal inheritance, prototype chaining, method overriding and mixins. The course is filled with interesting illustrations to help in your understanding of the concepts as well as numerous quizzes and exercises to help you practice.

Learn Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript

## What are Static Methods?

Methods that we define inside the class get assigned to the prototype object of the class and belong to all the objects instances that get created from that class.

Let's consider the example of the class `Student`: 

# What are Static Methods?

Methods that we define inside the class get assigned to the prototype object of the class and belong to all the objects instances that get created from that class.

Let's consider the example of the class `Student`: 

This lesson explains what static methods are and how they are defined using an example.

Introduction

Objects in JavaScript

Functions as Objects

Classes

Inheritance

Static Methods

What are Static Methods?