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Why might a mini-framework use Reflection to access private fields?
Track: Java
Topic: Reflection API
Focus: Breaking Encapsulation
Java: Breaking Encapsulation
Answer
To map data without exposing internal structures.
A mini-framework might use reflection to map database records to objects by directly accessing private fields, ensuring that the internal structure isn't exposed through getters and setters. This allows for more flexible data binding while keeping the object's API clean.
A mini-framework might use reflection to map database records to objects by directly accessing private fields, ensuring that the internal structure isn't exposed through getters and setters. This allows for more flexible data binding while keeping the object's API clean.
Topics: Breaking Encapsulation Java Reflection API