C++ - Why static member function can't be created with 'const' qualifier

Question

Today I got a problem. I am in the need of a static member function, const is not a must but a better. But, I didn\'t succeed in my efforts. Can an

Answer 1

A 'const member function' is not allowed to modify the object it is called on, but static member functions are not called on any object. It is used directly by scope resolution operator. Thus having a const static member function makes no sense, hence it is illegal.