How to implement static class member functions in *.cpp file?

Question

Is it possible to implement static class member functions in *.cpp file instead of doing it in the header file ?

Are all static functions a

Answer 1

@crobar, you are right that there is a dearth of multi-file examples, so I decided to share the following in the hopes that it helps others:

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main.cpp
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#include <iostream>

#include "UseSomething.h"
#include "Something.h"

int main()
{
    UseSomething y;
    std::cout << y.getValue() << '\n';
}

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Something.h
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#ifndef SOMETHING_H_
#define SOMETHING_H_

class Something
{
private:
    static int s_value;
public:
    static int getValue() { return s_value; } // static member function
};
#endif

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Something.cpp
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#include "Something.h"

int Something::s_value = 1; // initializer

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UseSomething.h
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#ifndef USESOMETHING_H_
#define USESOMETHING_H_

class UseSomething
{
public:
    int getValue();
};

#endif

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UseSomething.cpp
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#include "UseSomething.h"
#include "Something.h"

int UseSomething::getValue()
{
    return(Something::getValue());
}

Answer 2

Sure You can. I'd say that You should.

This article may be usefull:
http://www.learncpp.com/cpp-tutorial/812-static-member-functions/