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.NET: Determine the type of “this” class in its static method

In a non-static method I could use this.GetType() and it would return the Type. How can I get the same Type in a static method? Of course, I can't just write typeof(ThisTypeName) because ThisTypeName is known only in runtime. Thanks!

Solution

  • If you're looking for a 1 liner that is equivalent to this.GetType() for static methods, try the following.

    Type t = MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType

    Although this is likely much more expensive than just using typeof(TheTypeName).