class_name
class_name — gives the name of the class.
Syntax
class_name (class|instance)
Arguments
- class|instance
A class or instance of a class.
Returns
The name of the class, as a symbol.
Example
![[Note]](images/note.gif) | This example is based on the class and method developed in method. |
Gamma> y = Square;
(defclass Square RegPolygon [(area . (defun Square.area (self) (sqr (@ self length))))][length (sides . 4)])
Gamma> class_name(y);
Square
Gamma> box = new(Square);
{Square (length) (sides . 4)}
Gamma> class_name(box);
Square
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