Accessing Java static final variable value through reflection

Question

Can the value of a Java static final class variable be retrieved through reflection?

Answer 1

If open-source libraries are allowed on your project you can use

FieldUtils.readDeclaredStaticField

public class Test {
    public final static String CONSTANT="myConstantValue";
}

In another class you can use:

Object value = FieldUtils.readDeclaredStaticField(Test.class, "CONSTANT");
System.out.println(value);

You will see "myConstantValue" in the console.