When is a static variable created?

Question

Let\'s say I have a static variable in a function:

Private Sub SomeFunction()
    Static staticVar As String = _myField.Value
End Sub

When, e

Answer 1

The VB.NET compiler creates a static (shared in VB.NET) class-level variable to maintain the value of "staticVar". So it's initialized like any other static/shared variable, on the first use of a static field of that class (or when you call this method).

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