How can I find a static class initializer by reflection in C#?

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How can I find a static class initializer in C# using reflection? Even GetMembers() invoked on the type of a class does not seem to provide that information.

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 18 '15 at 02:15

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Use type.TypeInitializer to find it.

answered Nov 18 '15 at 02:15

Daniel A. White

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While this link may answer the question, it is better to include the essential parts of the answer here and provide the link for reference. Link-only answers can become invalid if the linked page changes. - [From Review](/review/low-quality-posts/10241257) – Michael Dunlap Nov 18 '15 at 03:14
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@MichaelDunlap - even *without* the link, it does answer "*How can I find a static class initializer?*". – Wai Ha Lee Nov 18 '15 at 04:14
Thank you, that answers my question. One additional question: By experimenting with `TypeInitializer` it seems that as soon as I have at least one static (read only) variable within a class a static initializer seems to be generated automatically. I guess there is no way to distinguish between an explicitely defined initializer within a class and an implicitely defined one by the compier? – Regis May Nov 18 '15 at 07:20
@RegisMay i'm not sure. i didn't see anything on `ConstructorInfo` that would give a clue to that information. Perhaps that would be best asked as a new post. – Daniel A. White Nov 18 '15 at 11:31

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 18 '15 at 06:04

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I found a way to call static constructor by using reflection. Is this what you are looking for.

Type myClass = typeof (MyClass); myClass.TypeInitializer.Invoke(null,null);

answered Nov 18 '15 at 06:04

Majed

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Thank you, yes. Both answers are correct. The property `TypeInitializer` is what I am looking for. – Regis May Nov 18 '15 at 07:10

How can I find a static class initializer by reflection in C#?

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