KotlinReflection

KotlinReflection refers to the ability of the Kotlin programming language to inspect and manipulate its own code at runtime. This allows programs to examine the structure of classes, objects, properties, and functions, as well as to invoke methods and access fields dynamically. Kotlin Reflection is built upon the Java Reflection API, but it provides a more idiomatic and Kotlin-friendly interface. It enables functionalities such as getting a list of all properties of a class, checking the types of variables, or even creating instances of classes without knowing their exact type at compile time. This capability is particularly useful in scenarios like serialization, dependency injection frameworks, and building domain-specific languages. However, it's important to note that reflection can incur performance overhead compared to static code, and it bypasses compile-time type safety, so its use should be considered carefully. The primary entry point for Kotlin Reflection is the `kotlin` package, where extensions and classes like `KClass`, `KProperty`, and `KFunction` are defined.