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C#, Programming

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Get properties and values from unknown object

From the world of PHP I have decided to give C# a go. I’ve had a search but can’t seem to find the ...

June 3, 2022
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Java, Programming

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Java Reflection Performance

Does creating an object using reflection rather than calling the class constructor result in any significant performance differences? 14 Answers 14

June 2, 2022
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.net, Programming

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Why would finding a type’s initializer throw a NullReferenceException?

This has got me stumped. I was trying to optimize some tests for Noda Time, where we have some type initializer checking. I ...

June 1, 2022
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Programming, Python

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Convert a python ‘type’ object to a string

I’m wondering how to convert a python ‘type’ object into a string using python’s reflective capabilities. For example, I’d like to print the ...

May 30, 2022
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.net, Programming

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Can you use reflection to find the name of the currently executing method?

Like the title says: Can reflection give you the name of the currently executing method. I’m inclined to guess not, because of the ...

May 29, 2022
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Programming, Python

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How to dynamically load a Python class

Given a string of a Python class, e.g. my_package.my_module.MyClass, what is the best possible way to load it? In other words I am ...

May 28, 2022
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Programming, ruby

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Get the name of the currently executing method

$0 is the variable for the top level Ruby program, but is there one for the current method? 5 Answers 5

May 28, 2022
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C#, Programming

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Getting assembly name

C#’s exception class has a source property which is set to the name of the assembly by default. Is there another way to ...

May 27, 2022
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How costly is .NET reflection?

I constantly hear how bad reflection is to use. While I generally avoid reflection and rarely find situations where it is impossible to ...

May 27, 2022
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Java, Programming

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What is the difference between getFields and getDeclaredFields in Java reflection

I’m a little confused about the difference between the getFields method and the getDeclaredFields method when using Java reflection. I read that getDeclaredFields ...

May 26, 2022
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