Is there any way that I can use `<reified T>` with a `sealed class` ?

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[Jacques Smuts]

Is there any way that I can use <reified T> with a sealed class ?

[diesieben07]

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

[marstran]

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

[sindrenm]

EDIT: What they said. ⬆️

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 …

[Jacques Smuts]

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 😅

[karelpeeters]

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

[Jacques Smuts]

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