Can JavaAssist change a static final field?

[test_javaassist]

"test_javaassist" wrote:
I have a public static final field (say a String), with an intial value.

(public static final String CODE = "Code";)

Can I use JavaAssist to change it during load time?

THANKS

[chiba]

"chiba" wrote:
Unfortunately, Javassist does not provide
a method for doing such a change.
Since it is possible in principle, I've append
this feature to my ToDo list.

Give me a few weeks. I'll do it as soon as
possible.

[thmauch]

I am also looking for the feature to change a static final field.

Is this now possible and how can I do it?

Thanks,

Thomas

[chiba]

According to my memory, changing the value of a static field is not straightforward because

javac may inline the value of static constant field at occurrences of that field even in different

class files.  In that case, after compilation, Javassist cannot see where the original value is

embedded in class files and have to be modified.