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They are for this usecase equivalent to a static class

• robonerd 4y ago
  Then use them.
  • marcellus23 4y ago
    Not every language has those.
    • eptcyka 4y ago
      The context here is C++. Yes, if you are bound to write Java/C/php, do whatever.
  • Supermancho 4y ago
    Many languages actively fight against having static free functions. PHP, easy. Java, sacrifice testability and even the ability to access the functions under multiple contexts without adding MORE code, in a self-defeating exercise.
  • zenexer 4y ago
    Why does a language need to offer both if they’re functionally identical? Does it really matter what it’s called?