CSC/ECE 517 Fall 2007/ch1 1c JF

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Features of Reflection

Reflection allows programs to act in a more "intelligent" way by providing the ability to introspect and intercede. Introspection allows programs to answer questions about what they are and what they can do. Intercession allows programs to use the knowledge gained from introspection to modify behavior.

Feature 1

Reflective Language Examples

Ruby

Reflective Package Examples

Java

Feature 2

Reflective Language Examples

Reflective Package Examples

References

[1] Reflection-Oriented Programming

[2] Procedural Reflection in Programming Languages

[3] Evolving a Reflective Language Lessons Learned from Implementing Traits