| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.lang.invoke | 
 The  
java.lang.invoke package contains dynamic language support provided directly by
 the Java core class libraries and virtual machine. | 
| java.lang.reflect | 
 Provides classes and interfaces for obtaining reflective
 information about classes and objects. 
 | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
static <T extends Member> | 
MethodHandles.reflectAs(Class<T> expected,
         MethodHandle target)
Performs an unchecked "crack" of a
 direct method handle. 
 | 
<T extends Member> | 
MethodHandleInfo.reflectAs(Class<T> expected,
         MethodHandles.Lookup lookup)
Reflects the underlying member as a method, constructor, or field object. 
 | 
| Modifier and Type | Class and Description | 
|---|---|
class  | 
Constructor<T>
Constructor provides information about, and access to, a single
 constructor for a class. | 
class  | 
Executable
A shared superclass for the common functionality of  
Method
 and Constructor. | 
class  | 
Field
A  
Field provides information about, and dynamic access to, a
 single field of a class or an interface. | 
class  | 
Method
A  
Method provides information about, and access to, a single method
 on a class or interface. | 
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