Static variables in JavaScript

Question

How can I create static variables in Javascript?

Answer 1

You can define static functions in JavaScript using the static keyword:

class MyClass {
  static myStaticFunction() {
    return 42;
  }
}

MyClass.myStaticFunction(); // 42

As of this writing, you still can't define static properties (other than functions) within the class. Static properties are still a Stage 3 proposal, which means they aren't part of JavaScript yet. However, there's nothing stopping you from simply assigning to a class like you would to any other object:

class MyClass {}

MyClass.myStaticProperty = 42;

MyClass.myStaticProperty; // 42

Final note: be careful about using static objects with inheritance - all inherited classes share the same copy of the object.