Why can't I define a static method in a Java interface?

Question

EDIT: As of Java 8, static methods are now allowed in interfaces.

Here\'s the example:

public interface IXMLizable         


        

Answer 1

Normally this is done using a Factory pattern

public interface IXMLizableFactory {
  public T newInstanceFromXML(Element e);
}

public interface IXMLizable {
  public Element toXMLElement();
}