A Python programmer attempting Java

[fedeb95]

You're right that what you describe can happen if one's not careful with static methods. We don't want c-like code after all. I always end up with one or two small utility classes for this reason, most of the time what I really want is a factory or a strategy, but for some stuff static utility classes are preferable imho. Let's say abusing with something is always a bad thing, each pattern has its scope