Behind the Mirror: Understanding Kotlin Reflection

Explore the powerful world of Kotlin Reflection in this 48-minute conference talk from Android Makers. Dive deep into the introspection capabilities of Kotlin, challenging the notion that reflection is merely an advanced or harmful feature. Discover how reflection is seamlessly integrated into everyday Kotlin usage, especially in functional and reactive programming styles. Examine the simple yet robust API, uncover the mechanics behind property delegation, and gain insights into how Kotlin's features are encoded in JVM bytecode. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Reflection package and its significance in Kotlin development.

Behind the mirror, Kotlin Reflection