Talk:Program name

Java entry

The Java entry is kind of funny because it requires you to type the name of the class in order to print it. Then you might as well print it directly. It really should be using reflection. I've never used reflection in Java, but a after a glance at the documentation, I came up with this. Fwend 03:26, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

<lang java>public class Test {

  public static void main(String[] args) {
      Class c = new Object().getClass().getEnclosingClass();
      System.out.println(c.getName());
  }

}</lang>

That doesn't work. There is no enclosing class for Object so it's an NPE when you try to get the name. I'll correct the example. --Mwn3d 04:32, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

Fwend, thanks for trying. I agree, it's pointless to hardcode the class and then ask for it as a string. --User:Mcandre

Question on the goal of the task

Hi, Is it to:

1. Give the name of the executable for compiled code
2. Give the name of the file being interpreted in the case of interpreted code.

The task description seems OK for interpreters, but the C example does not fit the task. Maybe the task description needs an update? --Paddy3118 02:43, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

The point is to identify the program name, which may mean different things in different languages. For compiled languages, the best you can do is identify the final executable. For interpreted languages, the program is often considered to be the source code file name. --User:Mcandre

Re-title?

Suggest the task be renamed "Script name" which is more in line with RC style? --Paddy3118 02:46, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

+1 --Mwn3d 04:32, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

+1 Sure, I don't mind. Consistency above all. --User:Mcandre