TypeTools
A zero-dependency Java library for resolving and reifying generic type information from classes, interfaces, lambdas, and methods.
What is TypeTools?
TypeTools is a Java library that provides utilities for resolving and reifying generic type information at runtime. It solves Java's type erasure problem by allowing developers to access fully resolved type parameters from classes, interfaces, lambda expressions, and methods, enabling type-safe generic abstractions.
Java developers building generic libraries, frameworks, or applications that require runtime type information, such as ORM layers, dependency injection containers, or serialization libraries.
Developers choose TypeTools for its zero-dependency simplicity, comprehensive support for Java generics including lambdas, and its ability to resolve type arguments that Java's reflection API cannot handle natively.
Overview
Tools for working with generic types
Use Cases
Best For
- Implementing generic DAO patterns with automatic type resolution
- Building reflection-based libraries that need runtime generic type information
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