Static vs Transient variables

Static variables

• Static variables are class variables.
• Static variables can be serialized.
• static modifier applies to static variables.

       class TestClass{
          static int testVariable;
          . . .
      }

Transient variables

• Transient variables are member or instance variables of class.
• Transient variables can not be serialized.
• transient modifier applies to transient variables.

       class TestClass{
          transient int testVariable;
          . . .
      }