What is the difference between using "self::method" and "static::method" in PHP code?

When using `self::method` in PHP code, the method called is resolved at compile time based on the class in which it is defined. This means that if the method is overridden in a child class, the parent class's method will still be called. On the other hand, using `static::method` resolves the method at runtime based on the calling class. This allows for late static binding, meaning that if the method is overridden in a child class, the child class's method will be called. 

class ParentClass {
    public static function test() {
        echo "ParentClass";
    }
}

class ChildClass extends ParentClass {
    public static function test() {
        echo "ChildClass";
    }

    public static function callParentTest() {
        self::test(); // Output: ParentClass
        static::test(); // Output: ChildClass
    }
}

ChildClass::callParentTest();

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