SystemReflection

SystemReflection is a namespace in the .NET Framework that provides classes for obtaining metadata about assemblies, modules, and types at runtime. This metadata can be used to dynamically create an instance of a type, bind the type to an existing object, or invoke a method or access a field of the type. The SystemReflection namespace is part of the System.Reflection assembly, which is included in the .NET Framework and .NET Core.

The primary classes in the SystemReflection namespace include Assembly, Module, Type, MethodInfo, FieldInfo, PropertyInfo, and ConstructorInfo. The Assembly class represents an assembly, which is a reusable, versionable, and self-describing building block of a .NET application. The Module class represents a module within an assembly. The Type class represents a type, which is a class, interface, structure, enumeration, or delegate.

The MethodInfo class represents a method, which is a function or procedure that is defined in a class or interface. The FieldInfo class represents a field, which is a variable that is defined in a class or interface. The PropertyInfo class represents a property, which is a member that provides a flexible mechanism to read, write, or compute the value of a private field. The ConstructorInfo class represents a constructor, which is a special method that is used to initialize objects.

The SystemReflection namespace also includes classes for working with attributes, which are used to add metadata to types and members. The Attribute class is the base class for all attributes, and the AttributeUsageAttribute class is used to specify how an attribute can be used.

SystemReflection is a powerful tool for developers who need to create dynamic applications that can adapt to changing requirements. However, it should be used with caution, as it can introduce security risks and performance overhead.