Working with the JavaScript Reflect API

Reflect is a global object introduced in ES6 for JavaScript that facilitates runtime manipulation of properties, variables, and object methods, offering various methods for code manipulation without instantiating objects. Unlike the Proxy constructor, which wraps and intercepts operations on an object, Reflect simplifies creating proxies and calling internal methods. The article highlights several Reflect API methods, such as Reflect.get() to retrieve object properties, Reflect.apply() to invoke functions, and Reflect.defineProperty() to create or modify object properties, among others. Each method typically simplifies operations that previously required more complex coding techniques, enhancing the ease and efficiency of working with objects in JavaScript. Through detailed examples, the text demonstrates how Reflect provides a more straightforward and uniform interface for performing these common tasks, underscoring its value for developers in building dynamic and flexible applications.