What is the equivalent of Java static methods in Kotlin?

Question

There is no static keyword in Kotlin.

What is the best way to represent a static Java method in Kotlin?

Answer 1

For Android using a string from a single activity to all the necessary activity. Just like static in java

public final static String TEA_NAME = "TEA_NAME";

Equivalent approach in Kotlin:

class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
    companion object {
        const val TEA_NAME = "TEA_NAME"
    }
    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
    }
}

Another activity where value is needed:

val teaName = MainActivity.TEA_NAME