Java: instantiating an enum using reflection

Question

Suppose you have a text file like:

my_setting = ON
some_method = METHOD_A
verbosity = DEBUG
...

That you wish to to update a corresponding

Answer 1

You have an extra getClass call, and you have to cast (more specific cast per Bozho):

field.set(test, Enum.valueOf((Class) field.getType(), value));