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Understanding Kotlin Metadata
Kotlin Metadata JVM provides runtime access to Kotlin-specific type information that isn't available through standard Java reflection. This is essential when your mod needs to inspect or interact with other Kotlin-based mods.
1. Import the Kotlin Metadata library into your mod code
2. Use metadata APIs to read class annotations, function signatures, and property details
3. Access Kotlin-specific features like extension functions and default parameters
Practical Applications
- Mod compatibility: Detect features in other Kotlin mods without hardcoding class names
- Configuration parsing: Automatically map config files to Kotlin data classes
- Event handling: Dynamically register event listeners based on annotated methods
This is particularly useful when writing library mods or compatibility layers that need to work with multiple Kotlin-based mods. The metadata system preserves information that would otherwise be lost during compilation to bytecode.
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