How to call getClass() from a static method in Java?

Class literals: Saving the day

ClassName.class isn't merely a substitute for getClass(). It brings efficiency by resolving class literals at compile time, eliminating runtime overhead.

Secure your Logger: Pro tips

To declare Logger instances, use IntelliJ IDEA's powerful Live Templates. Try this: set "log" as an abbreviation and enjoy className() auto-inserting the class name. A bonus: it performs import optimization and code reformat on expansion.

LogFactory.getLog(MyClass.class.getName());  // Auto-pilot mode enabled
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No getClass()? No problem

In a static method, getClass() won't help to access resources. But MyClass.class.getResource() and Thread.currentThread().getContextClassLoader() will.

URL resource = MyClass.class.getResource("FileName.xyz");  // Accessing resources? Easy peasy.
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Beware the anonymous subclass

Desperate times call for desperate measures, like the anonymous subclass trick. But remember, with great power...

Class<?> clazz = new Object(){}.getClass().getEnclosingClass();  // I am... wait, who am I?
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...comes potential memory leaks. Stick to class literals when possible.

Advanced techniques: Handle with care

To obtain class information for generic types at runtime, consider other Stack Overflow-anointed solutions. Beware against inflating bytecode or intensive runtime introspection.

// Here be dragons! Proceed with caution.
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