Java Reflection: Inspecting Class Components
Retrieving Constructors
The Java Reflection API provides specific mechanisms to access constructor metadata. getConstructor(Class... params) retrieves a single public constructor that matches the specified parameter types. getDeclaredConstructor(Class... params) returns a single constructor declared within the class, regradless of its visibilit ...
Posted on Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:59 +0000 by harsha
Java Generic Type Detection Techniques
Understanding Generic Type Detection in Java
In Java, generics allow developers to create flexible and reusable code by enabling type-safe parameterization. However, due to type erasure at runtime, detecting the actual generic type passed to a class or method can be challenging. This article explores practical techniques for identifying generic ...
Posted on Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:07:15 +0000 by rcmehta_14
Implementing Aspect-Oriented Programming for Common Field Population in Spring Boot
Case Study: Common Field Population
Adding Required Dependencies
To enable aspect-oriented programming in a Spring Boot project, include the following dependencies in your pom.xml:
<dependency>
<groupId>org.aspectj</groupId>
<artifactId>aspectjrt</artifactId>
</dependency>
<dependency>
< ...
Posted on Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:52:27 +0000 by chelerblondi
Understanding Dynamic Binding in C# 4.0
Overview
Dynamic binding defers type checking and member resolution from compile time to runtime. This feature proves invaluable when working with COM objects, IronPython libraries, HTML DOM, or any scenario where type information remains unknown until exeuction time.
Key Characteristics
Deferred Type Resolution
dynamic configuration = LoadConf ...
Posted on Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:57 +0000 by phui_99
Efficient Excel Generation Using Apache POI
Begin by adding the required dependencies for Apache POI.
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.poi</groupId>
<artifactId>poi</artifactId>
<version>4.1.2</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<group ...
Posted on Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:02:28 +0000 by martinacevedo
Resolving Annotation Visibility Issues in Java Reflection
When working with Java reflection to inspect annotations, a common issue arises where isAnnotationPresent() returns false, or getAnnotation() returns null, despite the annotation being clearly present in the source code. This behavior is frequently caused by an incorrect retention policy definitino.
To retrieve annotation data at runtime, the a ...
Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:36:20 +0000 by Evanthes
Exploiting Java Deserialization with the URLDNS Gadget Chain
Analysis of the URLDNS Exploitation Chain
Chain Exploitation Method
Gadget sequence:
HashMap.readObject()
HashMap.putVal()
HashMap.hash()
URL.hashCode()
This chain leverages classes within Java's standard library without requiring third-party dependencies or specific JDK versions. The vulnerability originates from HashMap's deserialization im ...
Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:56:38 +0000 by maddogandnoriko
Core C# Programming Techniques: Reference Parameters, String Manipulation, Reflection, Sockets, and Data Tables
Passing Parameters by Reference in C#
The ref modifier enables methods to operate directly on variables passed as arguments. Any modifications within the method persist in the original variable scope.
void IncrementNumber(ref int input)
{
input *= 2;
}
int counter = 25;
IncrementNumber(ref counter);
Console.WriteLine(counter); // Displays ...
Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:38:52 +0000 by mark_18
Implementing Array-Valued Annotations in Java
In Java, annotations provide a structured way to attach metadata to code elements such as classes, methods, and fields. While many annotations use simple scalar types, you can also define attributes that accept arrays, allowing you to associate multiple values with a single annotation instance.
Defining Array Attributes
To support multiple valu ...
Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:38:45 +0000 by REDFOXES06
Generic Servlet Dispatcher Using Reflection for Method Routing
public class GenericServletDispatcher extends HttpServlet {
@Override
protected void service(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response)
throws ServletException, IOException {
request.setCharacterEncoding("UTF-8");
response.setCharacterEncoding("UTF-8");
...
Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:11:10 +0000 by northk