Why can't I initialize my static data member in my constructor

Question

I read the answer in parashift but I need bit details as to why compiler won\'t allow to define static member variable in constructor.

Answer 1

1) Static variables are property of the class and not the object. 2) Any static variable is initialized before any objects is created.

• That's why compiler don't allow to define static variable inside constructor as constructor will be called when a object is created.