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Why the static data members have to be defined outside the class separately in C++ (unlike Java)?
@Giorgio: the reference to Java may not be welcome, but I think that Emilio's answer is mostly right by getting to the gist of the issue, namely the object file/linker phase after separate compilation.
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Why the static data members have to be defined outside the class separately in C++ (unlike Java)?
See also this related question on SO: Why does in-class initialisation of static members violate the ODR?
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Why the static data members have to be defined outside the class separately in C++ (unlike Java)?
@Klaim/C++ compilation model: I think than Emilio's answer is trying (and succeeding in parts) to precisely explain the C++ compilation model, even it could (still) be improved.