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

• "Is there a particular reason that static methods cannot be overridden".

Let me re-word that question for your by filling in the definitions.

• "Is there a particular reason that methods resolved at compile time cannot be resolved at runtime."

Or, to put in more completely, If I want to call a method without an instance, but knowing the class, how can I have it resolved based upon the instance that I don't have.