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 … Read more
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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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more