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Why does Class.forName in Reflection matter in this design?
Track: Java
Topic: Reflection API
Focus: Breaking Encapsulation
Java: Breaking Encapsulation
Answer
It loads a class dynamically at runtime. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview discussion.
`Class.forName("com.example.MyClass")` is used to load a class by name, which is useful when the class to be loaded is determined at runtime. This can be particularly handy in plug-in architectures where new components are loaded based on configuration files.
`Class.forName("com.example.MyClass")` is used to load a class by name, which is useful when the class to be loaded is determined at runtime. This can be particularly handy in plug-in architectures where new components are loaded based on configuration files.
Topics: Breaking Encapsulation Java Reflection API