A C# library that uses dynamic types to simplify accessing private and internal members via reflection.
ReflectionMagic is a C# library that leverages the `dynamic` type to simplify private reflection code, allowing developers to access private and internal members of classes in other assemblies with a clean, fluent syntax. It addresses the verbosity and complexity of traditional reflection methods by enabling dot-notation access to otherwise inaccessible properties and methods. This is particularly useful in testing or integration scenarios where accessing non-public members is necessary.
C# developers working with .NET who need to access private or internal members in external assemblies for purposes like unit testing, debugging, or integrating with closed-source libraries. It's aimed at those who have already decided to use private reflection and seek a more maintainable approach.
Developers choose ReflectionMagic because it drastically reduces the boilerplate code associated with private reflection, making it more readable and less prone to errors. Unlike manual reflection, it provides a intuitive, chainable syntax that mimics normal property access, saving time and improving code clarity in scenarios where private reflection is unavoidable.
Framework to drastically simplify your private reflection code using C# dynamic
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Enables property and method access using C#'s dynamic keyword, replacing verbose reflection calls with intuitive dot notation, as demonstrated in the README example where foo1.AsDynamic().GetOtherClass().SomeProp replaces multiple lines of code.
Drastically simplifies complex InvokeMember and GetProperty calls into concise, chainable expressions, improving code readability and reducing errors, as shown by comparing the reflection and ReflectionMagic examples in the README.
Works with both traditional .NET Framework and .NET Core, making it suitable for a wide range of .NET projects, though with noted limitations on certain runtime features like 'out' and 'ref' parameters.
Available as a NuGet package, allowing for seamless installation and dependency management in .NET projects, as highlighted in the download section of the README.
Lacks support for 'out' and 'ref' parameters on .NET Core 1.x runtimes, leading to PlatformNotSupportedException, which restricts its use in scenarios requiring these features, as admitted in the known limitations.
Accesses private and internal members, tying your code to undocumented implementation details that can change without notice, potentially breaking your application and violating encapsulation principles emphasized in the README.
As stated in the README, it's not usable in medium trust environments, limiting deployment options for security-conscious applications and highlighting a key restriction.
While it makes private reflection easier, it still promotes a practice that is generally discouraged due to maintainability and stability concerns, as the philosophy section warns against overuse.