Local static variables is initialized the first time the statement is executed rather than when the program is compiled. - C++ Function

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Description

Local static variables is initialized the first time the statement is executed rather than when the program is compiled.

Demo Code

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
void teststat();   // function prototype
int main()//from w w  w  .  j  av  a 2s . com
{
   int count;       // count is a local auto variable
   for (count = 1; count <= 3; count++)
      teststat();
   return 0;
}
void teststat()
{
   static int num = 0;   // num is a local static variable
   cout << "The value of the static variable num is now " << num << endl;
   num++;
   return;
}

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