Store type Class in an Array or ArrayList java

Question

My primary goal here is just to have an Arraylist or array that holds type Class. What would the easiest way to go about this?

I don't really want to create an object to just to call getClass().

Class[] classes = { someObject.getClass(), someObject1.getClass() };

The most ideal way to do this would be just to just call the name of the class. Is this possible?

Class[] classes = { SomeObject, SomeObject1 };

The reason why I want to do this is because I have a static object that I hold onto and I want to see if it is an instanceOf whatever is in my array.

Dave Morrissey · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-13 13:46:22Z

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Yes it's possible.

Class[] classes = { SomeObject.class, SomeObject1.class };

answered Jun 13, 2014 at 13:46

Dave Morrissey

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Thank you. I definitely looked passed this.

DanielG · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-13 13:47:29Z

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I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve, but maybe this will help:

Class[] classes = {SomeObject.class, SomeObject1 .class };

answered Jun 13, 2014 at 13:47

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