9.7 Macros vs Java's Reflection API

In this section

• 9.7.1 Reflection in Java
  Explore Java's Reflection API and its common use cases, as well as its limitations in runtime class inspection and manipulation.
• 9.7.2 Comparing Macros to Reflection
  Explore the differences between Clojure's compile-time macros and Java's runtime reflection, focusing on performance, security, and usability in metaprogramming.
• 9.7.3 Use Cases for Both Approaches
  Analyze scenarios where Clojure macros excel compared to Java's Reflection API and vice versa, offering guidance for selecting the appropriate method.