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packages/reflection/README.md

@@ -1,40 +1,167 @@
 # Platform Reflection
 
-A lightweight, cross-platform reflection system for Dart that provides runtime type introspection and manipulation with an API similar to `dart:mirrors` but without its limitations.
+A powerful cross-platform reflection system for Dart that provides runtime type introspection and manipulation. This implementation offers a carefully balanced approach between functionality and performance, providing reflection capabilities without the limitations of `dart:mirrors`.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Architecture](#architecture)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Core Components](#core-components)
+- [Usage Guide](#usage-guide)
+- [Advanced Usage](#advanced-usage)
+- [Performance Considerations](#performance-considerations)
+- [Migration Guide](#migration-guide)
+- [API Reference](#api-reference)
+- [Limitations](#limitations)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
 
 ## Features
 
-- ✅ Works on all platforms (Web, Mobile, Desktop)
+### Core Features
+- ✅ Platform independent reflection system
 - ✅ No dependency on `dart:mirrors`
 - ✅ Pure runtime reflection
-- ✅ No code generation required
+- ✅ Explicit registration for performance
-- ✅ No manual registration needed
+- ✅ Type-safe operations
-- ✅ Complete mirror-based API
-- ✅ Type-safe property access
-- ✅ Method invocation with argument validation
-- ✅ Constructor invocation support
-- ✅ Library and isolate reflection
-- ✅ Full MirrorSystem implementation
 - ✅ Comprehensive error handling
 
-## Installation
+### Reflection Capabilities
+- ✅ Class reflection
+- ✅ Method invocation
+- ✅ Property access/mutation
+- ✅ Constructor invocation
+- ✅ Type introspection
+- ✅ Basic metadata support
+- ✅ Parameter inspection
+- ✅ Type relationship checking
 
-Add this to your package's `pubspec.yaml` file:
+### Performance Features
+- ✅ Optimized metadata storage
+- ✅ Efficient lookup mechanisms
+- ✅ Minimal runtime overhead
+- ✅ Memory-efficient design
+- ✅ Lazy initialization support
+
+## Architecture
+
+### Core Components
+
+```
+platform_reflection/
+├── core/
+│   ├── reflector.dart       # Central reflection management
+│   ├── scanner.dart         # Type scanning and analysis
+│   └── runtime_reflector.dart # Runtime reflection implementation
+├── metadata/
+│   ├── type_metadata.dart    # Type information storage
+│   ├── method_metadata.dart  # Method metadata handling
+│   └── property_metadata.dart # Property metadata handling
+├── mirrors/
+│   ├── class_mirror.dart     # Class reflection implementation
+│   ├── instance_mirror.dart  # Instance reflection handling
+│   └── method_mirror.dart    # Method reflection support
+└── exceptions/
+    └── reflection_exceptions.dart # Error handling
+```
+
+### Design Principles
+
+1. **Explicit Registration**
+   - Clear registration of reflectable types
+   - Controlled reflection surface
+   - Optimized runtime performance
+
+2. **Type Safety**
+   - Strong type checking
+   - Compile-time validations
+   - Runtime type verification
+
+3. **Performance First**
+   - Minimal runtime overhead
+   - Efficient metadata storage
+   - Optimized lookup mechanisms
+
+4. **Platform Independence**
+   - Cross-platform compatibility
+   - No platform-specific dependencies
+   - Consistent behavior
+
+## Installation
 
 ```yaml
 dependencies:
   platform_reflection: ^0.1.0
 ```
 
-## Usage
+## Core Components
 
-### Basic Reflection
+### Reflector
 
-Simply mark your class with `@reflectable`:
+Central management class for reflection operations:
 
 ```dart
-import 'package:platform_reflection/reflection.dart';
+class Reflector {
+  // Type registration
+  static void register(Type type);
+  static void registerProperty(Type type, String name, Type propertyType);
+  static void registerMethod(Type type, String name, List<Type> parameterTypes);
+  static void registerConstructor(Type type, String name, {Function? creator});
+  
+  // Metadata access
+  static TypeMetadata? getTypeMetadata(Type type);
+  static Map<String, PropertyMetadata>? getPropertyMetadata(Type type);
+  static Map<String, MethodMetadata>? getMethodMetadata(Type type);
+  
+  // Utility methods
+  static void reset();
+  static bool isReflectable(Type type);
+}
+```
 
+### Scanner
+
+Automatic metadata extraction and analysis:
+
+```dart
+class Scanner {
+  // Scanning operations
+  static void scanType(Type type);
+  static TypeMetadata getTypeMetadata(Type type);
+  
+  // Analysis methods
+  static TypeInfo analyze(Type type);
+  static List<PropertyInfo> analyzeProperties(Type type);
+  static List<MethodInfo> analyzeMethods(Type type);
+}
+```
+
+### RuntimeReflector
+
+Runtime reflection implementation:
+
+```dart
+class RuntimeReflector {
+  // Instance creation
+  InstanceMirror createInstance(Type type, {
+    List<dynamic>? positionalArgs,
+    Map<Symbol, dynamic>? namedArgs,
+    String? constructorName,
+  });
+  
+  // Reflection operations
+  InstanceMirror reflect(Object object);
+  ClassMirror reflectClass(Type type);
+  TypeMirror reflectType(Type type);
+}
+```
+
+## Usage Guide
+
+### Basic Registration
+
+```dart
 @reflectable
 class User {
   String name;
@@ -48,146 +175,334 @@ class User {
   }
 
   String greet(String greeting) {
-    return '$greeting, $name!';
+    return '$greeting $name!';
+  }
+}
+
+// Register class and members
+void registerUser() {
+  Reflector.register(User);
+  
+  // Register properties
+  Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'name', String);
+  Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'age', int);
+  Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'id', String, isWritable: false);
+  
+  // Register methods
+  Reflector.registerMethod(
+    User,
+    'birthday',
+    [],
+    true,
+    parameterNames: [],
+    isRequired: [],
+  );
+  
+  Reflector.registerMethod(
+    User,
+    'greet',
+    [String],
+    false,
+    parameterNames: ['greeting'],
+    isRequired: [true],
+  );
+  
+  // Register constructor
+  Reflector.registerConstructor(
+    User,
+    '',
+    parameterTypes: [String, int, String],
+    parameterNames: ['name', 'age', 'id'],
+    isRequired: [true, true, true],
+    isNamed: [false, false, true],
+    creator: (String name, int age, {required String id}) => 
+        User(name, age, id: id),
+  );
+}
+```
+
+### Instance Manipulation
+
+```dart
+void manipulateInstance() {
+  final reflector = RuntimeReflector.instance;
+  
+  // Create instance
+  final user = reflector.createInstance(
+    User,
+    positionalArgs: ['John', 30],
+    namedArgs: {const Symbol('id'): '123'},
+  ) as User;
+  
+  // Get mirror
+  final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+  
+  // Property access
+  final name = mirror.getField(const Symbol('name')).reflectee as String;
+  final age = mirror.getField(const Symbol('age')).reflectee as int;
+  
+  // Property modification
+  mirror.setField(const Symbol('name'), 'Jane');
+  mirror.setField(const Symbol('age'), 31);
+  
+  // Method invocation
+  mirror.invoke(const Symbol('birthday'), []);
+  final greeting = mirror.invoke(
+    const Symbol('greet'),
+    ['Hello'],
+  ).reflectee as String;
+}
+```
+
+### Type Introspection
+
+```dart
+void inspectType() {
+  final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User);
+  
+  // Property inspection
+  for (var property in metadata.properties.values) {
+    print('Property: ${property.name}');
+    print('  Type: ${property.type}');
+    print('  Writable: ${property.isWritable}');
+    print('  Static: ${property.isStatic}');
+  }
+  
+  // Method inspection
+  for (var method in metadata.methods.values) {
+    print('Method: ${method.name}');
+    print('  Return type: ${method.returnType}');
+    print('  Parameters:');
+    for (var param in method.parameters) {
+      print('    ${param.name}: ${param.type}');
+      print('    Required: ${param.isRequired}');
+      print('    Named: ${param.isNamed}');
+    }
+  }
+  
+  // Constructor inspection
+  for (var ctor in metadata.constructors) {
+    print('Constructor: ${ctor.name}');
+    print('  Parameters:');
+    for (var param in ctor.parameters) {
+      print('    ${param.name}: ${param.type}');
+      print('    Required: ${param.isRequired}');
+      print('    Named: ${param.isNamed}');
+    }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-Then use reflection directly:
+### Scanner Usage
 
 ```dart
-// Get the reflector instance
+void useScannerFeatures() {
-final reflector = RuntimeReflector.instance;
+  // Scan type
-
+  Scanner.scanType(User);
-// Create instance using reflection
+  
-final user = reflector.createInstance(
+  // Get scanned metadata
-  User,
+  final metadata = Scanner.getTypeMetadata(User);
-  positionalArgs: ['John', 30],
+  
-  namedArgs: {'id': '123'},
+  // Analyze type structure
-) as User;
+  final typeInfo = Scanner.analyze(User);
-
+  
-// Get instance mirror
+  // Property analysis
-final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+  final properties = typeInfo.properties;
-
+  for (var prop in properties) {
-// Access properties
+    print('Property: ${prop.name}');
-print(mirror.getField(const Symbol('name')).reflectee); // John
+    print('  Type: ${prop.type}');
-print(mirror.getField(const Symbol('age')).reflectee); // 30
+    print('  Final: ${prop.isFinal}');
-
-// Modify properties
-mirror.setField(const Symbol('name'), 'Jane');
-mirror.setField(const Symbol('age'), 25);
-
-// Invoke methods
-mirror.invoke(const Symbol('birthday'), []);
-final greeting = mirror.invoke(const Symbol('greet'), ['Hello']).reflectee;
-print(greeting); // Hello, Jane!
-```
-
-### Type Information
-
-```dart
-// Get mirror system
-final mirrors = reflector.currentMirrorSystem;
-
-// Get type mirror
-final typeMirror = mirrors.reflectType(User);
-
-// Access type information
-print(typeMirror.name); // User
-print(typeMirror.properties); // {name: PropertyMetadata(...), age: PropertyMetadata(...)}
-print(typeMirror.methods); // {birthday: MethodMetadata(...), greet: MethodMetadata(...)}
-
-// Check type relationships
-if (typeMirror.isSubtypeOf(otherType)) {
-  print('User is a subtype');
-}
-
-// Get declarations
-final declarations = typeMirror.declarations;
-for (var member in declarations.values) {
-  if (member is MethodMirror) {
-    print('Method: ${member.simpleName}');
-  } else if (member is VariableMirror) {
-    print('Variable: ${member.simpleName}');
   }
-}
+  
-
+  // Method analysis
-// Access special types
+  final methods = typeInfo.methods;
-print(mirrors.dynamicType.name); // dynamic
+  for (var method in methods) {
-print(mirrors.voidType.name); // void
+    print('Method: ${method.name}');
-print(mirrors.neverType.name); // Never
+    print('  Return type: ${method.returnType}');
-```
+    print('  Static: ${method.isStatic}');
-
+    print('  Parameters: ${method.parameters}');
-### Library Reflection
-
-```dart
-// Get a library
-final library = mirrors.findLibrary(const Symbol('package:myapp/src/models.dart'));
-
-// Access library members
-final declarations = library.declarations;
-for (var decl in declarations.values) {
-  print('Declaration: ${decl.simpleName}');
-}
-
-// Check imports
-for (var dep in library.libraryDependencies) {
-  if (dep.isImport) {
-    print('Imports: ${dep.targetLibrary?.uri}');
   }
 }
 ```
 
-### Isolate Reflection
+## Advanced Usage
+
+### Generic Type Handling
 
 ```dart
-// Get current isolate
+@reflectable
-final currentIsolate = mirrors.isolate;
+class Container<T> {
-print('Current isolate: ${currentIsolate.debugName}');
+  T value;
+  Container(this.value);
+}
 
-// Reflect on another isolate
+void handleGenericType() {
-final isolate = await Isolate.spawn(workerFunction, message);
+  Reflector.register(Container);
-final isolateMirror = reflector.reflectIsolate(isolate, 'worker');
+  
-
+  // Register with specific type
-// Control isolate
+  final stringContainer = reflector.createInstance(
-await isolateMirror.pause();
+    Container,
-await isolateMirror.resume();
+    positionalArgs: ['Hello'],
-await isolateMirror.kill();
+  ) as Container<String>;
-```
+  
-
+  final mirror = reflector.reflect(stringContainer);
-## Error Handling
+  final value = mirror.getField(const Symbol('value')).reflectee as String;
-
-The package provides specific exceptions for different error cases:
-
-- `NotReflectableException`: Thrown when attempting to reflect on a non-reflectable type
-- `ReflectionException`: Base class for reflection-related errors
-- `InvalidArgumentsException`: Thrown when providing invalid arguments to a method or constructor
-- `MemberNotFoundException`: Thrown when a property or method is not found
-
-```dart
-try {
-  reflect(NonReflectableClass());
-} catch (e) {
-  print(e); // NotReflectableException: Type NonReflectableClass is not reflectable
 }
 ```
 
-## Design Philosophy
+### Error Handling
 
-This package provides a reflection API that closely mirrors the design of `dart:mirrors` while being:
+```dart
+void demonstrateErrorHandling() {
+  try {
+    // Attempt to reflect unregistered type
+    reflector.reflect(UnregisteredClass());
+  } on NotReflectableException catch (e) {
+    print('Type not registered: $e');
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    // Attempt to access non-existent member
+    final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+    mirror.getField(const Symbol('nonexistent'));
+  } on MemberNotFoundException catch (e) {
+    print('Member not found: $e');
+  }
+  
+  try {
+    // Attempt invalid method invocation
+    final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+    mirror.invoke(const Symbol('greet'), [42]); // Wrong argument type
+  } on InvalidArgumentsException catch (e) {
+    print('Invalid arguments: $e');
+  }
+}
+```
 
-- Platform independent
+## Performance Considerations
-- Lightweight
-- Type-safe
-- Performant
-- Easy to use
 
-The implementation uses pure Dart runtime scanning to provide reflection capabilities across all platforms without requiring code generation or manual registration.
+### Registration Impact
+
+- Explicit registration adds startup cost
+- Improved runtime performance
+- Reduced memory usage
+- Controlled reflection surface
+
+### Optimization Techniques
+
+1. **Lazy Loading**
+   ```dart
+   // Only register when needed
+   if (Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User) == null) {
+     registerUser();
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. **Metadata Caching**
+   ```dart
+   // Cache metadata access
+   final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User);
+   final properties = metadata.properties;
+   final methods = metadata.methods;
+   ```
+
+3. **Instance Reuse**
+   ```dart
+   // Reuse instance mirrors
+   final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+   // Store mirror for repeated use
+   ```
+
+### Memory Management
+
+- Metadata storage optimization
+- Instance mirror lifecycle management
+- Cache invalidation strategies
+
+## Migration Guide
+
+### From dart:mirrors
+
+```dart
+// Old dart:mirrors code
+import 'dart:mirrors';
+
+final mirror = reflect(instance);
+final value = mirror.getField(#propertyName).reflectee;
+
+// New platform_reflection code
+import 'package:platform_reflection/reflection.dart';
+
+final mirror = reflector.reflect(instance);
+final value = mirror.getField(const Symbol('propertyName')).reflectee;
+```
+
+### Registration Requirements
+
+```dart
+// Add registration code
+void registerTypes() {
+  Reflector.register(MyClass);
+  Reflector.registerProperty(MyClass, 'property', String);
+  Reflector.registerMethod(MyClass, 'method', [int]);
+}
+```
+
+## API Reference
+
+### Core Classes
+
+- `Reflector`: Central reflection management
+- `Scanner`: Metadata extraction
+- `RuntimeReflector`: Runtime reflection operations
+
+### Mirrors
+
+- `InstanceMirror`: Instance reflection
+- `ClassMirror`: Class reflection
+- `MethodMirror`: Method reflection
+
+### Metadata
+
+- `TypeMetadata`: Type information
+- `PropertyMetadata`: Property information
+- `MethodMetadata`: Method information
+
+### Exceptions
+
+- `NotReflectableException`
+- `ReflectionException`
+- `InvalidArgumentsException`
+- `MemberNotFoundException`
+
+## Limitations
+
+Current Implementation Gaps:
+
+1. **Type System**
+   - Limited generic support
+   - No variance handling
+   - Basic type relationship checking
+
+2. **Reflection Features**
+   - No cross-isolate reflection
+   - No source location tracking
+   - Limited metadata capabilities
+
+3. **Language Features**
+   - No extension method support
+   - No mixin composition
+   - No operator overloading reflection
+
+4. **Advanced Features**
+   - No dynamic proxy generation
+   - No attribute-based reflection
+   - Limited annotation processing
 
 ## Contributing
 
-Contributions are welcome! Please read our [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting pull requests.
+See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed contribution guidelines.
 
 ## License
 
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.

packages/reflection/doc/capabilities.md

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+# Platform Reflection Capabilities
+
+## Core Reflection Features
+
+### 1. Library Reflection
+```dart
+// Library reflection support
+final library = LibraryMirrorImpl.withDeclarations(
+  name: 'my_library',
+  uri: Uri.parse('package:my_package/my_library.dart'),
+);
+
+// Access top-level members
+final greeting = library.getField(const Symbol('greeting')).reflectee;
+final sum = library.invoke(
+  const Symbol('add'),
+  [1, 2],
+).reflectee;
+```
+
+### 2. Isolate Support
+```dart
+// Current isolate reflection
+final current = IsolateMirrorImpl.current(rootLibrary);
+
+// Other isolate reflection
+final other = IsolateMirrorImpl.other(
+  isolate,
+  'worker',
+  rootLibrary,
+);
+
+// Isolate control
+await other.pause();
+await other.resume();
+await other.kill();
+
+// Error handling
+other.addErrorListener((error, stack) {
+  print('Error in isolate: $error\n$stack');
+});
+
+// Exit handling
+other.addExitListener((message) {
+  print('Isolate exited with: $message');
+});
+```
+
+### 3. Type System
+```dart
+// Special types
+final voidType = VoidType.instance;
+final dynamicType = DynamicType.instance;
+final neverType = NeverType.instance;
+
+// Type checking
+final isVoid = type.isVoid;
+final isDynamic = type.isDynamic;
+final isNever = type.isNever;
+```
+
+### 4. Metadata System
+```dart
+// Parameter metadata
+final param = ParameterMetadata(
+  name: 'id',
+  type: int,
+  isRequired: true,
+  isNamed: false,
+  defaultValue: 0,
+  attributes: [deprecated],
+);
+
+// Property metadata
+final prop = PropertyMetadata(
+  name: 'name',
+  type: String,
+  isReadable: true,
+  isWritable: true,
+  attributes: [override],
+);
+
+// Method metadata
+final method = MethodMetadata(
+  name: 'calculate',
+  parameterTypes: [int, double],
+  parameters: [...],
+  isStatic: false,
+  returnsVoid: false,
+  attributes: [deprecated],
+);
+```
+
+### 5. Constructor Support
+```dart
+// Constructor metadata
+final ctor = ConstructorMetadata(
+  name: 'named',
+  parameterTypes: [String, int],
+  parameters: [...],
+  parameterNames: ['name', 'age'],
+  attributes: [...],
+);
+
+// Validation
+final valid = ctor.validateArguments(['John', 42]);
+```
+
+### 6. Type Metadata
+```dart
+// Full type information
+final type = TypeMetadata(
+  type: User,
+  name: 'User',
+  properties: {...},
+  methods: {...},
+  constructors: [...],
+  supertype: Person,
+  interfaces: [Comparable],
+  attributes: [serializable],
+);
+
+// Member access
+final prop = type.getProperty('name');
+final method = type.getMethod('greet');
+final ctor = type.getConstructor('guest');
+```
+
+## Advanced Features
+
+### 1. Library Dependencies
+```dart
+final deps = library.libraryDependencies;
+for (var dep in deps) {
+  if (dep.isImport) {
+    print('Imports: ${dep.targetLibrary?.uri}');
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Declaration Access
+```dart
+final decls = library.declarations;
+for (var decl in decls.values) {
+  if (decl is MethodMirror) {
+    print('Method: ${decl.simpleName}');
+  } else if (decl is VariableMirror) {
+    print('Variable: ${decl.simpleName}');
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Function Metadata
+```dart
+final func = FunctionMetadata(
+  parameters: [...],
+  returnsVoid: false,
+  returnType: int,
+);
+
+final valid = func.validateArguments([1, 2.0]);
+```
+
+### 4. Reflection Registry
+```dart
+// Type registration
+ReflectionRegistry.registerType(User);
+
+// Member registration
+ReflectionRegistry.registerProperty(
+  User,
+  'name',
+  String,
+  isReadable: true,
+  isWritable: true,
+);
+
+ReflectionRegistry.registerMethod(
+  User,
+  'greet',
+  [String],
+  false,
+);
+
+ReflectionRegistry.registerConstructor(
+  User,
+  'guest',
+  factory,
+);
+```
+
+## Error Handling
+
+```dart
+try {
+  // Reflection operations
+} on MemberNotFoundException catch (e) {
+  print('Member not found: ${e.memberName} on ${e.type}');
+} on InvalidArgumentsException catch (e) {
+  print('Invalid arguments for ${e.memberName}');
+} on ReflectionException catch (e) {
+  print('Reflection error: ${e.message}');
+}
+```
+
+## Platform Support
+
+- ✅ VM (Full support)
+- ✅ Web (Full support)
+- ✅ Flutter (Full support)
+- ✅ AOT compilation (Full support)
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+1. **Registration Impact**
+   - One-time registration cost
+   - Optimized runtime performance
+   - Minimal memory overhead
+
+2. **Metadata Caching**
+   - Efficient metadata storage
+   - Fast lookup mechanisms
+   - Memory-conscious design
+
+3. **Cross-isolate Performance**
+   - Minimal serialization overhead
+   - Efficient isolate communication
+   - Controlled resource usage
+
+## Security Features
+
+1. **Access Control**
+   - Controlled reflection surface
+   - Explicit registration required
+   - Member visibility respect
+
+2. **Type Safety**
+   - Strong type checking
+   - Argument validation
+   - Return type verification
+
+3. **Isolate Safety**
+   - Controlled isolate access
+   - Error propagation
+   - Resource cleanup
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Registration**
+   ```dart
+   // Register early
+   void main() {
+     registerTypes();
+     runApp();
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. **Metadata Usage**
+   ```dart
+   // Cache metadata
+   final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User);
+   final properties = metadata.properties;
+   final methods = metadata.methods;
+   ```
+
+3. **Error Handling**
+   ```dart
+   // Comprehensive error handling
+   try {
+     final result = mirror.invoke(name, args);
+   } on ReflectionException catch (e) {
+     handleError(e);
+   }
+   ```
+
+4. **Isolate Management**
+   ```dart
+   // Proper cleanup
+   final isolate = IsolateMirrorImpl.other(...);
+   try {
+     await doWork(isolate);
+   } finally {
+     await isolate.kill();
+   }
+   ```
+
+This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Platform Reflection library's capabilities. For detailed API documentation, see the [API Reference](../README.md#api-reference).

packages/reflection/doc/index.md

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+# Platform Reflection Documentation
+
+## Overview
+Platform Reflection is a modern reflection system for Dart that provides runtime type introspection and manipulation capabilities across all platforms.
+
+## Documentation Structure
+
+### Core Documentation
+- [README](../README.md) - Overview, installation, and basic usage
+- [Quick Start Guide](quick_start.md) - Get started quickly with common use cases
+- [Technical Specification](technical_specification.md) - Detailed implementation details
+- [Mirrors Comparison](mirrors_comparison.md) - Feature comparison with dart:mirrors
+- [Development Roadmap](roadmap.md) - Future plans and development direction
+
+### API Documentation
+- [API Reference](../README.md#api-reference) - Complete API documentation
+- [Core Components](technical_specification.md#core-components) - Core system components
+- [Implementation Details](technical_specification.md#implementation-details) - Implementation specifics
+
+### Guides
+1. Basic Usage
+   - [Installation](../README.md#installation)
+   - [Basic Reflection](quick_start.md#basic-usage)
+   - [Property Access](quick_start.md#2-property-access)
+   - [Method Invocation](quick_start.md#3-method-invocation)
+
+2. Advanced Usage
+   - [Type Information](quick_start.md#5-type-information)
+   - [Error Handling](quick_start.md#6-error-handling)
+   - [Common Patterns](quick_start.md#common-patterns)
+   - [Best Practices](quick_start.md#best-practices)
+
+3. Performance
+   - [Optimization Techniques](technical_specification.md#performance-optimizations)
+   - [Performance Tips](quick_start.md#performance-tips)
+   - [Memory Management](technical_specification.md#memory-management)
+
+### Implementation Status
+
+#### Current Features
+✅ Basic reflection system
+✅ Property access/mutation
+✅ Method invocation
+✅ Constructor handling
+✅ Type introspection
+✅ Basic metadata support
+✅ Error handling
+✅ Cross-platform support
+
+#### Known Limitations
+❌ No cross-isolate reflection
+❌ Limited generic support
+❌ No source location tracking
+❌ No extension method support
+❌ No mixin composition
+❌ Limited metadata capabilities
+❌ No dynamic proxy generation
+❌ No attribute-based reflection
+
+### Development
+
+1. Contributing
+   - [Getting Started](roadmap.md#getting-started)
+   - [Priority Areas](roadmap.md#priority-areas)
+   - [Development Process](roadmap.md#development-process)
+
+2. Future Plans
+   - [Short-term Goals](roadmap.md#short-term-goals-v020)
+   - [Medium-term Goals](roadmap.md#medium-term-goals-v030)
+   - [Long-term Goals](roadmap.md#long-term-goals-v100)
+
+### Support
+
+1. Help Resources
+   - [Common Issues](quick_start.md#common-issues)
+   - [Best Practices](quick_start.md#best-practices)
+   - [Performance Tips](quick_start.md#performance-tips)
+
+2. Version Support
+   - [Support Matrix](roadmap.md#version-support-matrix)
+   - [Breaking Changes](roadmap.md#breaking-changes)
+   - [Migration Support](roadmap.md#migration-support)
+
+## Quick Links
+
+### For New Users
+1. Start with the [README](../README.md)
+2. Follow the [Quick Start Guide](quick_start.md)
+3. Review [Common Issues](quick_start.md#common-issues)
+4. Check [Best Practices](quick_start.md#best-practices)
+
+### For Contributors
+1. Review the [Technical Specification](technical_specification.md)
+2. Check the [Development Roadmap](roadmap.md)
+3. See [Priority Areas](roadmap.md#priority-areas)
+4. Read [Contributing Guidelines](../CONTRIBUTING.md)
+
+### For Framework Developers
+1. Study the [Mirrors Comparison](mirrors_comparison.md)
+2. Review [Implementation Details](technical_specification.md#implementation-details)
+3. Check [Framework Integration](roadmap.md#framework-integration)
+4. See [Enterprise Features](roadmap.md#enterprise-features)
+
+## Document Updates
+
+This documentation is continuously updated to reflect the latest changes and improvements in the Platform Reflection library. Check the [Development Roadmap](roadmap.md) for upcoming changes and new features.
+
+Last Updated: 2024-01
+Version: 0.1.0

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+# Dart Mirrors vs Platform Reflection Comparison
+
+## Core Features Comparison
+
+| Feature | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Notes |
+|---------|-------------|-------------------|--------|
+| **Library Reflection** |
+| Top-level functions | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Top-level variables | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Library dependencies | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| URI resolution | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+
+| Feature | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Notes |
+|---------|-------------|-------------------|--------|
+| **Isolate Support** |
+| Current isolate | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Other isolates | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Isolate control | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Pause/Resume/Kill |
+| Error handling | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Error/Exit listeners |
+
+| Feature | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Notes |
+|---------|-------------|-------------------|--------|
+| **Type System** |
+| Special types | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | void/dynamic/never |
+| Type relationships | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete type checking |
+| Generic types | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Limited | Basic generic support |
+| Type parameters | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Limited | Basic parameter support |
+
+| Feature | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Notes |
+|---------|-------------|-------------------|--------|
+| **Metadata System** |
+| Class metadata | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Method metadata | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Property metadata | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Parameter metadata | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+| Custom attributes | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | Complete parity |
+
+## Implementation Differences
+
+### Registration System
+
+```dart
+// dart:mirrors
+// No registration needed
+@reflectable
+class MyClass {}
+
+// Platform Reflection
+@reflectable
+class MyClass {}
+
+// Requires explicit registration
+Reflector.register(MyClass);
+Reflector.registerProperty(MyClass, 'prop', String);
+Reflector.registerMethod(MyClass, 'method', [int]);
+```
+
+### Library Access
+
+```dart
+// dart:mirrors
+final lib = MirrorSystem.findLibrary('my_lib');
+
+// Platform Reflection
+final lib = LibraryMirrorImpl.withDeclarations(
+  name: 'my_lib',
+  uri: Uri.parse('package:my_package/my_lib.dart'),
+);
+```
+
+### Isolate Handling
+
+```dart
+// dart:mirrors
+final mirror = reflect(isolate);
+await mirror.invoke(#method, []);
+
+// Platform Reflection
+final mirror = IsolateMirrorImpl.other(isolate, 'name', lib);
+mirror.addErrorListener((error, stack) {
+  // Handle error
+});
+```
+
+### Type System
+
+```dart
+// dart:mirrors
+final type = reflectType(MyClass);
+final isSubtype = type.isSubtypeOf(otherType);
+
+// Platform Reflection
+final type = TypeMetadata(
+  type: MyClass,
+  name: 'MyClass',
+  // ...
+);
+final isSubtype = type.supertype == otherType;
+```
+
+## Performance Characteristics
+
+| Aspect | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Winner |
+|--------|-------------|-------------------|---------|
+| Startup time | ❌ Slower | ✅ Faster | Platform Reflection |
+| Runtime performance | ❌ Slower | ✅ Faster | Platform Reflection |
+| Memory usage | ❌ Higher | ✅ Lower | Platform Reflection |
+| Tree shaking | ❌ Poor | ✅ Good | Platform Reflection |
+
+## Platform Support
+
+| Platform | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Winner |
+|----------|-------------|-------------------|---------|
+| VM | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Tie |
+| Web | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Platform Reflection |
+| Flutter | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Platform Reflection |
+| AOT | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | Platform Reflection |
+
+## Use Cases
+
+| Use Case | dart:mirrors | Platform Reflection | Better Choice |
+|----------|-------------|-------------------|---------------|
+| Dependency injection | ✅ Simpler | ⚠️ More setup | dart:mirrors |
+| Serialization | ✅ Simpler | ⚠️ More setup | dart:mirrors |
+| Testing/Mocking | ✅ More flexible | ✅ More controlled | Depends on needs |
+| Production apps | ❌ Limited platforms | ✅ All platforms | Platform Reflection |
+
+## Migration Path
+
+### From dart:mirrors
+
+1. Add registration:
+```dart
+// Before
+@reflectable
+class MyClass {}
+
+// After
+@reflectable
+class MyClass {}
+
+void register() {
+  Reflector.register(MyClass);
+  // Register members...
+}
+```
+
+2. Update reflection calls:
+```dart
+// Before
+final mirror = reflect(instance);
+final value = mirror.getField(#prop);
+
+// After
+final mirror = reflector.reflect(instance);
+final value = mirror.getField(const Symbol('prop'));
+```
+
+3. Handle libraries:
+```dart
+// Before
+final lib = MirrorSystem.findLibrary('my_lib');
+
+// After
+final lib = LibraryMirrorImpl.withDeclarations(
+  name: 'my_lib',
+  uri: uri,
+);
+```
+
+## Trade-offs
+
+### Advantages of Platform Reflection
+1. Works everywhere
+2. Better performance
+3. Smaller code size
+4. Better tree shaking
+5. Full isolate support
+6. Production-ready
+
+### Advantages of dart:mirrors
+1. No registration needed
+2. Simpler API
+3. More dynamic capabilities
+4. Better for development tools
+5. More flexible
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Platform Reflection offers a more production-ready alternative to dart:mirrors with:
+- Full cross-platform support
+- Better performance characteristics
+- More controlled reflection surface
+- Full isolate support
+- Production-ready features
+
+The main trade-off is the need for explicit registration, but this brings benefits in terms of performance, code size, and tree shaking.
+
+Choose Platform Reflection when:
+- You need cross-platform support
+- Performance is critical
+- Code size matters
+- You want production-ready reflection
+
+Choose dart:mirrors when:
+- You're only targeting the VM
+- Development time is critical
+- You need maximum flexibility
+- You're building development tools

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+# Platform Reflection Quick Start Guide
+
+This guide covers the most common use cases for Platform Reflection to help you get started quickly.
+
+## Installation
+
+```yaml
+dependencies:
+  platform_reflection: ^0.1.0
+```
+
+## Basic Usage
+
+### 1. Simple Class Reflection
+
+```dart
+import 'package:platform_reflection/reflection.dart';
+
+// 1. Define your class
+@reflectable
+class User {
+  String name;
+  int age;
+  
+  User(this.name, this.age);
+  
+  void birthday() => age++;
+}
+
+// 2. Register for reflection
+void main() {
+  // Register class
+  Reflector.register(User);
+  
+  // Register properties
+  Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'name', String);
+  Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'age', int);
+  
+  // Register methods
+  Reflector.registerMethod(
+    User,
+    'birthday',
+    [],
+    true,
+  );
+  
+  // Register constructor
+  Reflector.registerConstructor(
+    User,
+    '',
+    parameterTypes: [String, int],
+    parameterNames: ['name', 'age'],
+    creator: (String name, int age) => User(name, age),
+  );
+  
+  // Use reflection
+  final user = reflector.createInstance(
+    User,
+    positionalArgs: ['John', 30],
+  ) as User;
+  
+  final mirror = reflector.reflect(user);
+  print(mirror.getField(const Symbol('name')).reflectee); // John
+  mirror.invoke(const Symbol('birthday'), []);
+  print(mirror.getField(const Symbol('age')).reflectee); // 31
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Property Access
+
+```dart
+// Get property value
+final mirror = reflector.reflect(instance);
+final name = mirror.getField(const Symbol('name')).reflectee as String;
+
+// Set property value
+mirror.setField(const Symbol('name'), 'Jane');
+
+// Check if property exists
+final metadata = Reflector.getPropertyMetadata(User);
+if (metadata?.containsKey('name') ?? false) {
+  // Property exists
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Method Invocation
+
+```dart
+// Invoke method without arguments
+mirror.invoke(const Symbol('birthday'), []);
+
+// Invoke method with arguments
+final result = mirror.invoke(
+  const Symbol('greet'),
+  ['Hello'],
+).reflectee as String;
+
+// Invoke method with named arguments
+final result = mirror.invoke(
+  const Symbol('update'),
+  [],
+  {const Symbol('value'): 42},
+).reflectee;
+```
+
+### 4. Constructor Usage
+
+```dart
+// Default constructor
+final instance = reflector.createInstance(
+  User,
+  positionalArgs: ['John', 30],
+) as User;
+
+// Named constructor
+final instance = reflector.createInstance(
+  User,
+  constructorName: 'guest',
+) as User;
+
+// Constructor with named arguments
+final instance = reflector.createInstance(
+  User,
+  positionalArgs: ['John'],
+  namedArgs: {const Symbol('age'): 30},
+) as User;
+```
+
+### 5. Type Information
+
+```dart
+// Get type metadata
+final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User);
+
+// Check properties
+for (var property in metadata.properties.values) {
+  print('${property.name}: ${property.type}');
+}
+
+// Check methods
+for (var method in metadata.methods.values) {
+  print('${method.name}(${method.parameterTypes.join(', ')})');
+}
+```
+
+### 6. Error Handling
+
+```dart
+try {
+  // Attempt reflection
+  final mirror = reflector.reflect(instance);
+  mirror.invoke(const Symbol('method'), []);
+} on NotReflectableException catch (e) {
+  print('Type not registered: $e');
+} on MemberNotFoundException catch (e) {
+  print('Member not found: $e');
+} on InvalidArgumentsException catch (e) {
+  print('Invalid arguments: $e');
+} on ReflectionException catch (e) {
+  print('Reflection error: $e');
+}
+```
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### 1. Registration Helper
+
+```dart
+void registerType<T>(Type type) {
+  Reflector.register(type);
+  
+  final scanner = Scanner();
+  final metadata = scanner.scanType(type);
+  
+  // Register properties
+  for (var property in metadata.properties.values) {
+    Reflector.registerProperty(
+      type,
+      property.name,
+      property.type,
+      isWritable: property.isWritable,
+    );
+  }
+  
+  // Register methods
+  for (var method in metadata.methods.values) {
+    Reflector.registerMethod(
+      type,
+      method.name,
+      method.parameterTypes,
+      method.returnsVoid,
+      parameterNames: method.parameters.map((p) => p.name).toList(),
+      isRequired: method.parameters.map((p) => p.isRequired).toList(),
+    );
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Property Observer
+
+```dart
+class PropertyObserver {
+  final InstanceMirror mirror;
+  final Symbol propertyName;
+  final void Function(dynamic oldValue, dynamic newValue) onChange;
+  
+  PropertyObserver(this.mirror, this.propertyName, this.onChange);
+  
+  void observe() {
+    var lastValue = mirror.getField(propertyName).reflectee;
+    
+    Timer.periodic(Duration(milliseconds: 100), (_) {
+      final currentValue = mirror.getField(propertyName).reflectee;
+      if (currentValue != lastValue) {
+        onChange(lastValue, currentValue);
+        lastValue = currentValue;
+      }
+    });
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Method Interceptor
+
+```dart
+class MethodInterceptor {
+  final InstanceMirror mirror;
+  final Symbol methodName;
+  final void Function(List args, Map<Symbol, dynamic> named) beforeInvoke;
+  final void Function(dynamic result) afterInvoke;
+  
+  MethodInterceptor(
+    this.mirror,
+    this.methodName,
+    {this.beforeInvoke = _noOp,
+    this.afterInvoke = _noOp});
+    
+  static void _noOp([dynamic _]) {}
+  
+  dynamic invoke(List args, [Map<Symbol, dynamic>? named]) {
+    beforeInvoke(args, named ?? {});
+    final result = mirror.invoke(methodName, args, named).reflectee;
+    afterInvoke(result);
+    return result;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Register Early**
+   ```dart
+   void main() {
+     // Register all types at startup
+     registerType<User>();
+     registerType<Order>();
+     registerType<Product>();
+     
+     // Start application
+     runApp();
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. **Cache Mirrors**
+   ```dart
+   class UserService {
+     final Map<User, InstanceMirror> _mirrors = {};
+     
+     InstanceMirror getMirror(User user) {
+       return _mirrors.putIfAbsent(
+         user,
+         () => reflector.reflect(user),
+       );
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+3. **Handle Errors**
+   ```dart
+   T reflectSafely<T>(Function() operation, T defaultValue) {
+     try {
+       return operation() as T;
+     } on ReflectionException catch (e) {
+       print('Reflection failed: $e');
+       return defaultValue;
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+4. **Validate Registration**
+   ```dart
+   bool isFullyRegistered(Type type) {
+     final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(type);
+     if (metadata == null) return false;
+     
+     // Check properties
+     if (metadata.properties.isEmpty) return false;
+     
+     // Check methods
+     if (metadata.methods.isEmpty) return false;
+     
+     // Check constructors
+     if (metadata.constructors.isEmpty) return false;
+     
+     return true;
+   }
+   ```
+
+## Common Issues
+
+1. **Type Not Registered**
+   ```dart
+   // Wrong
+   reflector.reflect(unregisteredInstance);
+   
+   // Right
+   Reflector.register(UnregisteredType);
+   reflector.reflect(instance);
+   ```
+
+2. **Missing Property/Method Registration**
+   ```dart
+   // Wrong
+   Reflector.register(User);
+   
+   // Right
+   Reflector.register(User);
+   Reflector.registerProperty(User, 'name', String);
+   Reflector.registerMethod(User, 'greet', [String]);
+   ```
+
+3. **Wrong Argument Types**
+   ```dart
+   // Wrong
+   mirror.invoke(const Symbol('greet'), [42]);
+   
+   // Right
+   mirror.invoke(const Symbol('greet'), ['Hello']);
+   ```
+
+## Performance Tips
+
+1. **Cache Metadata**
+   ```dart
+   final metadata = Reflector.getTypeMetadata(User);
+   final properties = metadata.properties;
+   final methods = metadata.methods;
+   ```
+
+2. **Reuse Mirrors**
+   ```dart
+   final mirror = reflector.reflect(instance);
+   // Reuse mirror for multiple operations
+   ```
+
+3. **Batch Registration**
+   ```dart
+   void registerAll() {
+     for (var type in types) {
+       registerType(type);
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- Read the [Technical Specification](technical_specification.md) for detailed implementation information
+- Check the [API Reference](../README.md#api-reference) for complete API documentation
+- See the [Mirrors Comparison](mirrors_comparison.md) for differences from dart:mirrors

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+# Platform Reflection Roadmap
+
+This document outlines the planned improvements and future direction of the Platform Reflection library.
+
+## Current Status (v0.1.0)
+
+### Implemented Features
+✅ Basic reflection system
+✅ Property access/mutation
+✅ Method invocation
+✅ Constructor handling
+✅ Type introspection
+✅ Basic metadata support
+✅ Error handling
+✅ Cross-platform support
+
+### Known Limitations
+❌ No cross-isolate reflection
+❌ Limited generic support
+❌ No source location tracking
+❌ No extension method support
+❌ No mixin composition
+❌ Limited metadata capabilities
+❌ No dynamic proxy generation
+❌ No attribute-based reflection
+
+## Short-term Goals (v0.2.0)
+
+### 1. Enhanced Generic Support
+- [ ] Better generic type handling
+- [ ] Generic type argument preservation
+- [ ] Generic method support
+- [ ] Generic constructor support
+- [ ] Type parameter constraints
+
+### 2. Improved Type System
+- [ ] Better type relationship checking
+- [ ] Variance handling
+- [ ] Type erasure handling
+- [ ] Generic type instantiation
+- [ ] Type parameter bounds
+
+### 3. Metadata Enhancements
+- [ ] Rich metadata API
+- [ ] Metadata inheritance
+- [ ] Custom metadata providers
+- [ ] Metadata validation
+- [ ] Compile-time metadata
+
+### 4. Performance Optimizations
+- [ ] Faster lookup mechanisms
+- [ ] Better memory usage
+- [ ] Optimized registration
+- [ ] Improved caching
+- [ ] Reduced startup time
+
+## Medium-term Goals (v0.3.0)
+
+### 1. Dynamic Features
+- [ ] Dynamic proxy generation
+- [ ] Method interception
+- [ ] Property interception
+- [ ] Dynamic interface implementation
+- [ ] Runtime mixin application
+
+### 2. Advanced Type Features
+- [ ] Extension method support
+- [ ] Operator overloading
+- [ ] Mixin composition
+- [ ] Type alias support
+- [ ] Named constructor factories
+
+### 3. Tooling Support
+- [ ] VS Code extension
+- [ ] Dart analyzer plugin
+- [ ] Documentation generator
+- [ ] Migration tools
+- [ ] Debug tools
+
+### 4. Framework Integration
+- [ ] Flutter integration
+- [ ] Built Value integration
+- [ ] JSON serialization
+- [ ] Database mapping
+- [ ] Dependency injection
+
+## Long-term Goals (v1.0.0)
+
+### 1. Advanced Reflection
+- [ ] Cross-isolate reflection
+- [ ] Source location tracking
+- [ ] Dynamic loading
+- [ ] Code generation
+- [ ] Hot reload support
+
+### 2. Language Features
+- [ ] Pattern matching
+- [ ] Records support
+- [ ] Sealed classes
+- [ ] Enhanced enums
+- [ ] Extension types
+
+### 3. Enterprise Features
+- [ ] Aspect-oriented programming
+- [ ] Dependency injection
+- [ ] Object-relational mapping
+- [ ] Serialization framework
+- [ ] Validation framework
+
+### 4. Security Features
+- [ ] Access control
+- [ ] Reflection policies
+- [ ] Sandboxing
+- [ ] Audit logging
+- [ ] Security annotations
+
+## Implementation Priorities
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation (Current)
+1. Core reflection system
+2. Basic type support
+3. Essential operations
+4. Error handling
+5. Documentation
+
+### Phase 2: Enhancement (Next)
+1. Generic support
+2. Type system improvements
+3. Metadata enhancements
+4. Performance optimizations
+5. Framework integration
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features
+1. Dynamic capabilities
+2. Language feature support
+3. Tooling integration
+4. Security features
+5. Enterprise features
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+### Planned for v0.2.0
+- API refinements for generic support
+- Enhanced metadata system
+- Improved type handling
+- Registration system updates
+
+### Planned for v0.3.0
+- Dynamic proxy API
+- Advanced type features
+- Framework integration APIs
+- Security system
+
+### Planned for v1.0.0
+- Stable API finalization
+- Enterprise feature integration
+- Cross-isolate capabilities
+- Advanced language features
+
+## Migration Support
+
+### For Each Major Version
+- Migration guides
+- Breaking change documentation
+- Upgrade tools
+- Code modification scripts
+- Support period
+
+## Community Feedback Areas
+
+### Current Focus
+1. Generic type handling
+2. Performance optimization
+3. Framework integration
+4. API usability
+5. Documentation quality
+
+### Future Considerations
+1. Enterprise features
+2. Security requirements
+3. Framework support
+4. Language feature support
+5. Tool integration
+
+## Development Process
+
+### 1. Feature Development
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    A[Proposal] --> B[Design]
+    B --> C[Implementation]
+    C --> D[Testing]
+    D --> E[Documentation]
+    E --> F[Release]
+```
+
+### 2. Release Cycle
+- Major versions: Significant features/breaking changes
+- Minor versions: New features/non-breaking changes
+- Patch versions: Bug fixes/performance improvements
+
+### 3. Testing Strategy
+- Unit tests
+- Integration tests
+- Performance tests
+- Platform compatibility tests
+- Framework integration tests
+
+## Contributing
+
+### Priority Areas
+1. Generic type support
+2. Performance improvements
+3. Framework integration
+4. Documentation
+5. Testing
+
+### Getting Started
+1. Review current limitations
+2. Check roadmap priorities
+3. Read contribution guidelines
+4. Submit proposals
+5. Implement features
+
+## Support
+
+### Long-term Support (LTS)
+- v1.0.0 and later
+- Security updates
+- Critical bug fixes
+- Performance improvements
+- Documentation updates
+
+### Version Support Matrix
+| Version | Status | Support Until |
+|---------|---------|--------------|
+| 0.1.x   | Current | 6 months     |
+| 0.2.x   | Planned | 1 year       |
+| 0.3.x   | Planned | 1 year       |
+| 1.0.x   | Planned | 2 years      |
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+### Technical Metrics
+- Performance benchmarks
+- Memory usage
+- API coverage
+- Test coverage
+- Documentation coverage
+
+### Community Metrics
+- Adoption rate
+- Issue resolution time
+- Community contributions
+- User satisfaction
+- Framework adoption
+
+## Get Involved
+
+### Ways to Contribute
+1. Submit bug reports
+2. Propose features
+3. Improve documentation
+4. Add test cases
+5. Implement features
+
+### Communication Channels
+- GitHub Issues
+- Pull Requests
+- Discord Server
+- Stack Overflow
+- Email Support
+
+## Timeline
+
+### 2024 Q1-Q2
+- Enhanced generic support
+- Improved type system
+- Performance optimizations
+- Documentation improvements
+
+### 2024 Q3-Q4
+- Dynamic features
+- Framework integration
+- Tool support
+- Security features
+
+### 2025
+- Cross-isolate reflection
+- Enterprise features
+- Language feature support
+- 1.0.0 release
+
+Note: This roadmap is subject to change based on community feedback and evolving requirements.

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+# Platform Reflection Technical Specification
+
+## System Architecture
+
+### Core Components
+
+```mermaid
+graph TD
+    A[Reflector] --> B[Scanner]
+    A --> C[RuntimeReflector]
+    B --> D[TypeAnalyzer]
+    C --> E[MirrorSystem]
+    E --> F[Mirrors]
+    F --> G[ClassMirror]
+    F --> H[InstanceMirror]
+    F --> I[MethodMirror]
+```
+
+### Component Responsibilities
+
+#### 1. Reflector
+- Central registration point
+- Metadata management
+- Type registration validation
+- Cache management
+
+```dart
+class Reflector {
+  static final Map<Type, TypeMetadata> _typeCache;
+  static final Map<Type, Map<String, PropertyMetadata>> _propertyMetadata;
+  static final Map<Type, Map<String, MethodMetadata>> _methodMetadata;
+  static final Map<Type, List<ConstructorMetadata>> _constructorMetadata;
+}
+```
+
+#### 2. Scanner
+- Type analysis
+- Metadata extraction
+- Registration validation
+- Type relationship analysis
+
+```dart
+class Scanner {
+  static final Map<Type, TypeInfo> _typeInfoCache;
+  
+  static TypeInfo analyze(Type type) {
+    // Analyze class structure
+    // Extract metadata
+    // Build type relationships
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### 3. RuntimeReflector
+- Instance creation
+- Method invocation
+- Property access
+- Type reflection
+
+```dart
+class RuntimeReflector {
+  InstanceMirror reflect(Object object) {
+    // Create instance mirror
+    // Setup metadata access
+    // Configure invocation handling
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Metadata System
+
+#### Type Metadata
+```dart
+class TypeMetadata {
+  final Type type;
+  final String name;
+  final Map<String, PropertyMetadata> properties;
+  final Map<String, MethodMetadata> methods;
+  final List<ConstructorMetadata> constructors;
+  final bool isAbstract;
+  final bool isEnum;
+}
+```
+
+#### Method Metadata
+```dart
+class MethodMetadata {
+  final String name;
+  final List<Type> parameterTypes;
+  final List<ParameterMetadata> parameters;
+  final bool returnsVoid;
+  final bool isStatic;
+  final bool isAbstract;
+}
+```
+
+#### Property Metadata
+```dart
+class PropertyMetadata {
+  final String name;
+  final Type type;
+  final bool isReadable;
+  final bool isWritable;
+  final bool isStatic;
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+### Registration Process
+
+1. Type Registration
+```dart
+static void register(Type type) {
+  // Validate type
+  if (_typeCache.containsKey(type)) return;
+  
+  // Create metadata
+  final metadata = TypeMetadata(
+    type: type,
+    name: type.toString(),
+    properties: {},
+    methods: {},
+    constructors: [],
+  );
+  
+  // Cache metadata
+  _typeCache[type] = metadata;
+}
+```
+
+2. Property Registration
+```dart
+static void registerProperty(
+  Type type,
+  String name,
+  Type propertyType, {
+  bool isReadable = true,
+  bool isWritable = true,
+}) {
+  // Validate type registration
+  if (!isRegistered(type)) {
+    throw NotReflectableException(type);
+  }
+  
+  // Create property metadata
+  final metadata = PropertyMetadata(
+    name: name,
+    type: propertyType,
+    isReadable: isReadable,
+    isWritable: isWritable,
+  );
+  
+  // Cache metadata
+  _propertyMetadata
+    .putIfAbsent(type, () => {})
+    [name] = metadata;
+}
+```
+
+3. Method Registration
+```dart
+static void registerMethod(
+  Type type,
+  String name,
+  List<Type> parameterTypes,
+  bool returnsVoid, {
+  List<String>? parameterNames,
+  List<bool>? isRequired,
+}) {
+  // Validate type registration
+  if (!isRegistered(type)) {
+    throw NotReflectableException(type);
+  }
+  
+  // Create method metadata
+  final metadata = MethodMetadata(
+    name: name,
+    parameterTypes: parameterTypes,
+    parameters: _createParameters(
+      parameterTypes,
+      parameterNames,
+      isRequired,
+    ),
+    returnsVoid: returnsVoid,
+  );
+  
+  // Cache metadata
+  _methodMetadata
+    .putIfAbsent(type, () => {})
+    [name] = metadata;
+}
+```
+
+### Instance Creation
+
+```dart
+InstanceMirror createInstance(
+  Type type, {
+  List<dynamic>? positionalArgs,
+  Map<Symbol, dynamic>? namedArgs,
+  String? constructorName,
+}) {
+  // Get constructor metadata
+  final constructors = Reflector.getConstructorMetadata(type);
+  if (constructors == null) {
+    throw ReflectionException('No constructors found');
+  }
+  
+  // Find matching constructor
+  final constructor = constructors.firstWhere(
+    (c) => c.name == (constructorName ?? ''),
+    orElse: () => throw ReflectionException('Constructor not found'),
+  );
+  
+  // Validate arguments
+  _validateArguments(
+    constructor,
+    positionalArgs,
+    namedArgs,
+  );
+  
+  // Create instance
+  final instance = constructor.creator!(
+    positionalArgs,
+    namedArgs,
+  );
+  
+  // Return mirror
+  return InstanceMirror(
+    instance,
+    type,
+  );
+}
+```
+
+### Method Invocation
+
+```dart
+InstanceMirror invoke(
+  Symbol methodName,
+  List<dynamic> positionalArguments, [
+  Map<Symbol, dynamic>? namedArguments,
+]) {
+  // Get method metadata
+  final method = _getMethodMetadata(methodName);
+  if (method == null) {
+    throw ReflectionException('Method not found');
+  }
+  
+  // Validate arguments
+  _validateMethodArguments(
+    method,
+    positionalArguments,
+    namedArguments,
+  );
+  
+  // Invoke method
+  final result = method.invoke(
+    instance,
+    positionalArguments,
+    namedArguments,
+  );
+  
+  // Return result mirror
+  return InstanceMirror(
+    result,
+    result.runtimeType,
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Performance Optimizations
+
+### 1. Metadata Caching
+- Type metadata cached on registration
+- Method metadata cached on registration
+- Property metadata cached on registration
+
+### 2. Lookup Optimization
+- O(1) type lookup
+- O(1) method lookup
+- O(1) property lookup
+
+### 3. Memory Management
+- Weak references for type cache
+- Lazy initialization of metadata
+- Minimal metadata storage
+
+## Error Handling
+
+### Exception Hierarchy
+```dart
+abstract class ReflectionException implements Exception {
+  final String message;
+  final StackTrace? stackTrace;
+}
+
+class NotReflectableException extends ReflectionException {
+  final Type type;
+}
+
+class InvalidArgumentsException extends ReflectionException {
+  final String memberName;
+  final Type type;
+}
+
+class MemberNotFoundException extends ReflectionException {
+  final String memberName;
+  final Type type;
+}
+```
+
+### Validation Points
+1. Registration validation
+2. Argument validation
+3. Type validation
+4. Access validation
+
+## Platform Considerations
+
+### Web Support
+- No dart:mirrors dependency
+- Tree-shaking friendly
+- Minimal runtime overhead
+
+### Flutter Support
+- AOT compilation compatible
+- No code generation required
+- Performance optimized
+
+### Native Support
+- Cross-platform compatible
+- No platform-specific code
+- Consistent behavior
+
+## Limitations and Constraints
+
+### Technical Limitations
+1. No cross-isolate reflection
+2. No source location support
+3. Limited generic support
+4. No extension method support
+
+### Design Decisions
+1. Explicit registration required
+2. No private member access
+3. No dynamic loading
+4. No proxy generation
+
+## Future Considerations
+
+### Planned Improvements
+1. Enhanced generic support
+2. Better type relationship handling
+3. Improved metadata capabilities
+4. Performance optimizations
+
+### Potential Features
+1. Attribute-based reflection
+2. Dynamic proxy generation
+3. Enhanced type analysis
+4. Improved error reporting
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### Access Control
+- No private member access
+- Controlled reflection surface
+- Explicit registration required
+
+### Type Safety
+- Strong type checking
+- Runtime validation
+- Safe method invocation
+
+## Testing Strategy
+
+### Unit Tests
+1. Registration tests
+2. Reflection tests
+3. Error handling tests
+4. Performance tests
+
+### Integration Tests
+1. Platform compatibility
+2. Framework integration
+3. Real-world scenarios
+4. Edge cases
+
+## Documentation Requirements
+
+### API Documentation
+1. Public API documentation
+2. Usage examples
+3. Best practices
+4. Migration guides
+
+### Technical Documentation
+1. Architecture overview
+2. Implementation details
+3. Performance considerations
+4. Security guidelines