24.1. What is Reflection?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Reflection in Java?

   Hint

   Look into how it enhances flexibility in applications.

2. 2.

   What method retrieves a Class object for a specified class?

   Hint

   Remember, it requires the fully qualified class name.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of Reflection in Java?

   • Analyze runtime behavior
   • Increase performance
   • Static analysis

   Hint

   Think about what Reflection allows you to do.

4. 4.

   Reflection can access private members in a class.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the `setAccessible()` method.

5. 5.

   Write a Java program that uses Reflection to invoke a private method of a class.

   Hint

   Consider using `Method.setAccessible(true)` before invoking the method.

6. 6.

   Implement a feature using Reflection to create a list of all methods in a given class.

   Hint

   What are the steps to access class metadata?