Method tries to override 'static' method of superclass

Reports static methods with a signature identical to a static method of a superclass. Such a method may look like an override when in fact it hides the method from the superclass because static methods in Java cannot be overridden.

Example:

  class Parent {
    static void method(){}
  }

  class Example extends Parent {
    static void method(){} //warning
  }

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

MethodOverridesStaticMethod

Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Java | Visibility

Availability

By default bundled with: IntelliJ IDEA 2024.1, Qodana for JVM 2024.1,
Can be installed with plugin: Java, 241.18072

Last modified: 18 June 2024