=== 2.2.4.2 Classes ===

== Classes in a Package ==

A package can contain at most 255 classes and interfaces. 

== Interfaces ==

A class can implement at most 15 interfaces, including interfaces implemented by superclasses. 

An interface can inherit from at most 14 superinterfaces. 

== Static Fields ==

A class in an applet package can have at most 256 public or protected static non-final fields. A class in a library package can have at most 255 public or protected static non-final fields. There is no limit on the number of static final fields (constants) declared in a class. 

== Static Methods ==

A class in an applet package can have at most 256 public or protected static methods. A class in a library package can have at most 255 public or protected static methods.