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-  package scala
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-  package reflect
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-  package api

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  The Scala Reflection API (located in scala-reflect.jar).

  In Scala 2.10.0, the Scala Reflection API and its implementation have an "experimental" status. This means that the API and the docs are not complete and can be changed in binary- and source-incompatible manner in 2.10.1. This also means that the implementation has some known issues.

  The following types are the backbone of the Scala Reflection API, and serve as a good starting point for information about Scala Reflection:

  - scala.reflect.api.Symbols
  - scala.reflect.api.Types
  - scala.reflect.api.Mirrors
  - scala.reflect.api.Universe

  For more information about Scala Reflection, see the Reflection Guide

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-  package macros

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  The base package for Scala macros.

  Macros are functions that are called by the compiler during compilation. Within these functions the programmer has access to compiler APIs. For example, it is possible to generate, analyze and typecheck code.

  See the Macros Guide on how to get started with Scala macros.

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    reflect
-  package runtime

  Entry points into runtime reflection.

  Entry points into runtime reflection. See the overview page for details on how to use them.

  Definition Classes
    reflect
- JavaUniverse
- JavaUniverseForce
- ReflectionUtils

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#### package runtime

Entry points into runtime reflection. See the overview page for details on how to use them.

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### Type Members

1.  class JavaUniverse extends internal.SymbolTable with JavaUniverseForce with ReflectSetup with SymbolTable

   An implementation of scala.reflect.api.Universe for runtime reflection using JVM classloaders.

   An implementation of scala.reflect.api.Universe for runtime reflection using JVM classloaders.

   Should not be instantiated directly, use scala.reflect.runtime.universe instead.

2.  trait JavaUniverseForce extends AnyRef

### Value Members

1.  macro def currentMirror: Mirror

   The runtime reflection mirror that corresponds to the current lexical context.

   The runtime reflection mirror that corresponds to the current lexical context. It's typically equivalent to `universe.runtimeMirror(getClass.getClassLoader)` invoked at the call site.

2.  lazy val universe: api.JavaUniverse

   The entry point into Scala runtime reflection.

   The entry point into Scala runtime reflection.

   To use Scala runtime reflection, simply use or import `scala.reflect.runtime.universe._`

   See scala.reflect.api.Universe or the Reflection Guide: Universes for more details.

3.  object ReflectionUtils

   A few java-reflection oriented utility functions useful during reflection bootstrapping.

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