Exploring runtime metaprogramming tools
Runtime metaprogramming operates while the program is being executed. It enables the program to inspect and modify its own code and data structures during runtime, often using techniques such as reflection, dynamic code generation, and dynamic proxy. Learning about runtime metaprogramming tools can empower you to manipulate and adapt the behavior of a running program dynamically, enhancing flexibility and customization within your software.
Now, let’s talk about reflection since it is the most used feature in runtime metaprogramming.
Reflection
Reflection is a feature in programming languages such as Java that allows a program to examine or reflect upon its structure, data, and behavior during runtime. In Java, reflection is primarily used to inspect and manipulate classes, objects, methods, fields, and other elements of the program at runtime.
Reflection allows you to perform the following tasks in Java:
- Inspect classes...
