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In object-oriented programming, inappropriately accessing static members of a base class via derived types is considered a code smell.
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Static members are associated with the class itself, not with any specific instance of the class or its children classes. Accessing through the wrong type suggests a misunderstanding of the ownership and role of this member. This can make the maintenance of the code more complicated.
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Therefore, the access should be done directly through the base class to maintain clarity and avoid potential misunderstandings.
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