class_of
class_of — gives the class definition of a given instance.
Syntax
class_of (instance)
Returns
The class of the instance.
Description
This function returns the class definition of the
instance. If the instance belongs to a derived class, the
most precise class definition is returned (the class which
was used to create the instance through a call to new).
Example
![[Note]](images/note.gif) | This example is based on the class and method
developed in method. |
Gamma> class_of(sqB);
(defclass Square RegPolygon [(area . (defun Square.area (self) (sqr (@ self length))))][length (sides . 4)])
Gamma>
