public static vs static public - is there a difference?

Question

sealed class PI
{
  public static float number;
  static PI()
  { number = 3.141592653F; }
  static public float val()
  { return number; }
}

1. What's the difference between public static and static public? Can they be used in any order?

2. How would I use static public float val()?

   Does it get executed as soon as the class is initialized?

Answer 1

There's no difference. You're free to specify them in either order. However, I find that most developers tend to use public static and not static public.

Answer 2

Well, it is just like the name of a Person =) Calling Tom Mike or Mike Tom, no difference.