Chapter 10. java.lang and Subpackages
This chapter covers the
java.lang
package which defines the core classes
and interfaces that are indispensable to the Java platform and the
Java programming language. It also covers more specialized
subpackages:
-
java.lang.annotation
Defines the
Annotation
interface that all annotation types extend, and also defines meta-annotation types and related enumerated types. Added in Java 5.0.-
java.lang.instrument
Provides support for Java-based "agents” that can instrument a Java program by transforming class files as they are loaded. Added in Java 5.0.
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java.lang.management
Defines “management bean” interfaces for remote monitoring and management of a running Java interpreter.
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java.lang.ref
Defines "reference” classes that are used to refer to objects without preventing the garbage collector from reclaiming those objects.
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java.lang.reflect
Allows Java programs to examine the members of arbitrary classes, invoking methods, and querying and setting the value of fields.
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