Is a Java static block equivalent to a C# static constructor?

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What is the real difference between a C# static constructor and a Java static block? They both must be parameterless. They are both called only once, when the related class is first used. Am I missing something, or are they the same thing, just with different names?

Accepted Answer

They are equivalent, except that a C# class can only have one static constructor (plus static field initializers).

Also, in C#, a `static` constructor will apply the `beforefieldinit` flag.

Is a Java static block equivalent to a C# static constructor?

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