java class in class code example

Example 1: inner class vs outer class

1. Can Outer class be static? --> No
2. Can inner class be static? --> Yes
3. Can you create an object from the inner class? --> Only if it's static
4. Can we have main method in inner class ? --> Only if it's static
5. Inner class can only be extended if it's static.

Example 2: classes in java

// this might help you understand how classes work
public class MathTest {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        class MathAdd {

            int num1;
            int num2;

            public int addNumbers() {

                int addThemUp = num1 + num2;
                return addThemUp;
            }
        }

        MathAdd addition = new MathAdd(); // create a new instance of the class

        // you can access variables from the class 
        addition.num1 = 10; 
        addition.num2 = 20;

        // and use the method from the class to add them up
        System.out.println(addition.addNumbers());

    }
}

Example 3: using class in java

public class HelloWorld {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    
    // how to use class in java
    class User{
    	
    	int score;
    }
    
    User dave = new User();
    
    dave.score = 20;
    
    System.out.println(dave.score);
    
 
  }
}