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Java Tutorial » Class Definition » Class Object 
5. 17. 4. Storing a reference to the String object as type Object

A variable of type Object can store a reference to an object of any class type.

public class MainClass {
  public static void main(String[] a) {
    String saying = "A stitch in time saves nine.";
    Object str = saying;
    System.out.println(str);
    System.out.println(str.getClass().getName());
  }
}
A stitch in time saves nine.
java.lang.String
5. 17. Class Object
5. 17. 1. Getting java.lang.Class: Information about your object
5. 17. 2. Comparing Objects
5. 17. 3. Class Object
5. 17. 4. Storing a reference to the String object as type Object
5. 17. 5. The 'Class' class also brings the possibility of creating an object without using the new keyword.
5. 17. 6. Assignment with objects is a bit tricky.
5. 17. 7. Demonstrate Run-Time Type Information.
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