Your statement is true for instance variables. A static final variable must be initialized inline or by a static initializer block.
Jeanne, A final variable cannot assume a "default" value. And, thanks for the clarification. I've seen that K&B around this site a lot. Sounds like a good book.
James Carman, President<br />Carman Consulting, Inc.
Originally posted by James Carman: I've seen that K&B around this site a lot. Sounds like a good book.
That's probably because the authors are co-founders of this site. We occassionally even see posts from them. In fact, iirc, they will be in beginner forum promoting their book in a week or two.