[Request] Method Handle / Var Handle overview

[carimura]

[ammbra]

Hello,

@smthelusive would like to write an article on this subject. Natalia, if possible, can you please share an outline on what you plan to write?

Thank you

[smthelusive]

Hi Ana Maria,

I think it would be good to split it into two parts: one for Method Handles, and a separate one devoted to Var Handles.

For the Method Handles, I suggest this title: Introduction to Method Handles

Suggested outline:

• What are Method Handles
• Access checking
• Method Handle lookup & invocation (might split it further into lookup and invocation subparts)
• Accessing fields
• Working with arrays
• Method Handles vs Reflection
• Conversion between Reflection API and Method Handles
• Handling exceptions
• Method Handle transformations

Please let me know if I can proceed with this or if there are any suggestions. Thanks!

[ammbra]

Hi Natalia,

Sounds like a very good idea. And great outline :).

[carimura]

Great!

[carimura]

Hi @smthelusive was this ever worked on? Just going through open issues.

[smthelusive]

Hi @carimura, this is in progress. I'm intending to create a PR in the coming days.

[smthelusive]

The PR is ready for review 😊