What is a static variable? - Printable Version

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What is a static variable? - Shetch - 24.08.2012

Hey there!
I have a question for you guys.

I saw this in a count down tutorial:
It says that it creates a variable in which you can store a value.
Why couldn't I just use:
?

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Re: What is a static variable? - Camacorn - 25.08.2012

You can read about the differences on the SA:MP wiki.

Link: https://sampwiki.blast.hk/wiki/Scripting_Basics#Scope

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Re: What is a static variable? - Arca - 25.08.2012

A static variable is a type of variable whose lifetime extends across the entire script. It doesn't forget it's old value.

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