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C++ try not to add footguns challenge (impossible) (lemmy.world)
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Alt text:A screenshot from the linked article titled "Reflection in C++26", showing reflection as one of the bullet points listed in the "Core Language" section

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[–] GetOffMyLan@programming.dev 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

You can also optimize this a bit.

You can use Activator.CreateInstance instead of reflecting and invoking the constructor.

You can also call MethodInfo.Invoke, you don't need to create a delegate.

Also worth noting that Source Generators have replaced the need for reflection in many cases.