# Programming in Kotlin: Functions & Custom Types, Episode 9: Companion Objects | Kodeco

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Companion objects are Kotlin's answer to static members. In this episode, find out what they can do for your custom types.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://www.kodeco.com/8458472-programming-in-kotlin-functions-custom-types/lessons/9](https://www.kodeco.com/8458472-programming-in-kotlin-functions-custom-types/lessons/9)