Question:
Is it possible in Java to implement dynamic class update? For example, a class is loaded into the application, but after a while you need to update it to a newer modification without restarting the entire application.
Answer:
Yes, what are the problems?
ClassLoader classLoader = MyClass.class.getClassLoader();
Class myNewClass = classLoader.loadClass("mydomain.MyNewClass");
It is assumed that the object MyNewClass lies in the CLASSPATH , although it is possible without it. You can even compile MyNewClass from source 🙂
Further, having the variable myNewClass with the help of reflection, you can already renumber the new methods and call what you need.
Update:
Simple examples of reflection:
Method[] methods=myNewClass.getMethods(); //список публичных методов класса
Method method=myNewClass.getDeclaredMethod("getMyMethod", String.class); //получаем метод getMyMethod(String )
Constructor[] constructors=myNewClass.getConstructors(); //список конструкторов
//ну и т.п.
Further, I hope it is already clear? There is a constructor, there are methods: we create an object, call its methods, etc.