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Then use Python. I've got to agree with Hani here. Reflection has it's place, but it shouldn't be used to replace good design and static checking. If you don't want to use a strongly typed language, then stop using Java. If you want to use a loosely typed language for web development, give Python a whirl. Or use ASP.Net. This also resonates with my feelings about AOP. I don't doubt it has some value, though I couldn't express clearly yet what that value is, but I am also inclined to believe folks just use it for the whiz-bang factor.