Static
A static member (variable or method) belongs to the class itself, not to individual objects.
A static method in Java is associated with the class, not with any object or instance.
It can be accessed by all instances of the class, but it does not rely on any specific instance.
Static methods can access static variables directly without the need for an object.
Non-Static (Instance)
An instance method belongs to an object of a class and requires an instance to be called. It can access and modify the object’s instance variables and can also call other instance or static methods.
Can access and modify instance variables (object state).
Can accept parameters and return a value.
Can call other instance methods or static methods.
Supports encapsulation and object-oriented design.
Follows the divide-and-conquer principle in larger applications.