https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/introspection/ Recent content in Introspection on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-30-cpp-reflection-libraries-rttr-refl-cpp-ponder/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-06-30-cpp-reflection-libraries-rttr-refl-cpp-ponder/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>C++ lacks native runtime reflection — unlike Java, C#, or Python, you cannot inspect class members, enumerate properties, or dynamically invoke methods at runtime. This has spawned a rich ecosystem of libraries that bridge the gap using template metaprogramming, macros, and code generation. Three prominent solutions have emerged: <strong>rttr</strong> (runtime type reflection), <strong>refl-cpp</strong> (compile-time static reflection), and <strong>ponder</strong> (declarative C++ reflection).</p>