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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Reflection is a relatively common computer programming concept where in the program has the inherant ability to examine itself at runtime. Based on its observations the program can modify it's behaviour for the given situation. | Reflection is a relatively common computer programming concept where in the program has the inherant ability to examine itself at runtime. Based on its observations the program can modify it's behaviour for the given situation.The modifications can be any aspect of the programming language .i.e syntax, semantics, or implementation. | ||
Reflection as a concept was first introduced in the doctoral dissertation of Dr. Brian Cantwell Smith in 1992. | |||
==Reflection== | ==Reflection== | ||
Revision as of 14:06, 20 October 2011
Introduction
Reflection is a relatively common computer programming concept where in the program has the inherant ability to examine itself at runtime. Based on its observations the program can modify it's behaviour for the given situation.The modifications can be any aspect of the programming language .i.e syntax, semantics, or implementation.
Reflection as a concept was first introduced in the doctoral dissertation of Dr. Brian Cantwell Smith in 1992.