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Java Java Annotations Writing Your Own Annotation Reflection Basics

Benjamin Cha
Benjamin Cha
2,761 Points
Posted by Benjamin Cha
Benjamin Cha
2,761 Points

Reflection Basics

I'm a bit confused on this. Which spots do you put the Method [] methods = clazz.getDeclaredMethods(); and return methods?

ReflectionUtils.java 
public class ReflectionUtils {
  // Task 1
  public static Method[] getMethods(Class<?> clazz) {
    return null;
  }

  // Task 2
  public static String getModifierString(Method method) {
    return null;  
  }
}

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

You won't need to define a new array item, just make the call as part of the return statement.

Also, as the instructions remind you, "Don't forget to import the Method class." You can see an example of that being done in this part of the video.