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Static Lifetime

• Bound to memory cells before execution begins and remains bound to the same memory cell(s) throughout execution

• Examples:
  • All FORTRAN 77 variables
  • C and C++ static variables

• Advantages:
  • Efficiency (direct addressing)
  • History-sensitive subprogram support

• Disadvantage:
  • Lack of flexibility (no recursion)