Rule Definition
Using STATIC variables can cause unpredictable result in case of the program is preloaded into computer memory.
Remediation
Try to minimize use of static as much as possible.
Violation Code Sample
DCL TEST CHAR (1) STATIC;
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Unexpected Behavior
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