Statically typed languages are those in which you would need to specify the type of an object at the time when you define it. Examples of statically typed languages include C#, VB, and C++. On the ...

The optimisation of dynamic language runtimes has emerged as a critical research area in computer science, addressing the inherent challenges posed by languages whose types are resolved at runtime.

Extensible applications allow you to add functionality without rewriting your application: you dynamically select the classes that make up your application at runtime rather than design time. I once ...

Microsoft has unveiled a new Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR) layer for the .NET development platform. Designed to simplify the process of bringing support for additional dynamic languages to .NET, the ...

On a couple of occasions I've used Reflection to load classes at runtime rather than add references to those classes at design time. I won't say that it's made my applications easier to deploy, but I ...