7.2.5 - Creating Objects Using Reflection
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What method do you use to get a Class object from its name?
💡 Hint: Think about how we reference classes in Java.
How do you create an instance of a class using reflection?
💡 Hint: Remember the method that allows constructor invocation.
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How do you create an object of a class using reflection?
💡 Hint: Focus on how constructors are called.
True or False: Reflection can access private members of a class.
💡 Hint: Consider the permissions granted by reflection.
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Create a Java program that uses reflection to instantiate an object of a class you define, accesses its private field, and prints its value.
💡 Hint: Use `getDeclaredField` and `setAccessible(true)` for accessing the private field.
Write a code snippet that shows how to handle exceptions that may arise when using reflection to create an object.
💡 Hint: Look at the exceptions that are thrown when construction fails.
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