Java “self” (static) reference

Question

I am looking for a \"self\" reference to the current class in JAVA in a static context manner like in PHP Scope Resolution Operator?

Solution: Break out of scope? BEWARE

Answer 1

You don't need to use any of those. What I find convenient to use is:
//Logger

private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(CreateEmployeeRecord.class or this.class);

Do it in every class that needs logging, and change class name in bracket to corresponding class wherever it's being used.