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Is there any way that I can use `&lt;reified T&gt;` with a `sealed class` ?

Can you elaborate? The two concepts do not really interact with each other.

You can only reify type parameters on inline functions. So type parameters on the class level can't be reified.

*EDIT:* What they said. :arrow_up:

Reified generics types are a feature that comes with inline functions which let's you “circumvent” type erasure. It doesn't really have anything to do with whether a class is sealed, abstract, open, closed, what-have-you …

I do understand that basic concept, and I figured that this was the case.

 But I would like it if I could somehow instantiate a class that takes a Generic type input without needing to also pass the class reference.

I have tasted reified type’s convenience in my functions and now I want it in my classes :sweat_smile:

Write a reified factory function that then calls an uglier constructor.

That’s an idea, thanks. Will give it a shot.