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Better than reflection: Using method handles and variable handles in Java

Reflection was essential to the advanced Java toolkit for years. Now it's being superseded by newer, safer options. Here's how to use MethodHandle and VarHandle to gain programmatic access to methods ...
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Lazy vs. eager instantiation in Java: Which is better?

Learn how to use lazy instantiation and eager instantiation in your Java programs. Which approach is better? It depends on the scenario. When instantiating Java objects that are expensive in terms of ...