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  3. August 2004

RE: Declaring Java classes and methods

> From: Kendall Coolidge
> 
> You can instantiate a Class by calling
> Class.forName(aStringContainingAClassName).newInstance());

Yep.  But then I have to instantiate the factory as well as the object
in the RPG program.  It adds a layer of complexity, is all.


> I believe, though I haven't exactly tried it, you could then use
> Reflection to determine what methods are available.

Yes you can.  And depending on your security model, you can even access
private methods and members.  Reflection is a dangerous thing <grin>.

Joe

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