Reflection

Question 1

What is Reflection?

Answer 1

Reflection is a way for Java to inspect itself at runtime. It breaks encapsulation.

Question 2

What does Reflection (java.lang.reflect) contain?

Answer 2

It contains the methods for runtime inspection of objects:

1. Class of the object
2. Fields
3. Methods
4. Constructors.

Question 3

When is Reflection used?

Answer 3

Reflection is usually used when building frameworks