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Java getMethods: Discovering Public Methods with Reflection
Learn how Java's getMethods() discovers public methods at runtime, what it returns, and how it differs from getDeclaredMethods().
java getDeclaredMethods: How to Use Reflection
Learn how to use Java reflection's getDeclaredMethods() to inspect class methods, access private methods, and avoid common pitfalls.
Java getFields() Method: Accessing Public Fields in Reflection
java getfields: Learn how Java's getFields() method returns public fields, including inherited ones, and how it differs from getDeclaredFields() in reflection.
java getDeclaredFields: Inspecting Class Fields
Learn how to use Java's getDeclaredFields() to inspect a class's fields at runtime, including private and protected members, and how it differs from getFields().
Java Class.forName: Dynamic Class Loading Explained
Understand how Java's Class.forName method loads and initializes classes at runtime, including initialization side effects and when to use it instead of ClassLoader.loadClass.
java getclass: How to Get the Runtime Class of an Object
Learn how java getclass returns the runtime class of an object, how to use it for type checks, and where it differs from instanceof.
Java Class and Object: Definition and Runtime Behavior
Understand how Java classes define object structure and behavior, how objects are instantiated and stored in memory, and how object references behave at runtime.
Using the Java Reflection API for Runtime Class Analysis
See how to inspect classes, invoke methods, and read annotations at runtime with the Java Reflection API, including performance and compatibility trade-offs.
Java Reflection: Inspecting and Modifying Runtime Behavior
Learn how to inspect classes, invoke methods, and access fields at runtime with Java reflection, including performance tradeoffs and alternatives.
Java Annotation Element: Declaration, Types, and Defaults
Learn how to declare Java annotation elements, their allowed types, default values, and runtime reflection behavior.