diff --git a/site/src/site/sphinx/en/redefine.md b/site/src/site/sphinx/en/redefine.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4ce2af248 --- /dev/null +++ b/site/src/site/sphinx/en/redefine.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +redefine +======== + +Load the external `*.class` files and *re-define* the JVM-loaded classes. + +Reference: [Instrumentation#redefineClasses](https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/lang/instrument/Instrumentation.html#redefineClasses-java.lang.instrument.ClassDefinition...-) + +F.Y.I + +1. Re-defined classes cannot be restores any more; +2. Re-definition can fail (like adding a new field); for more information, please refer to JDK documentation + +### Options + +|Name|Specification| +|---:|:---| +|[c:]|hashcode of the class loader| +|[p:]|absolute path of the external `*.class` (multiple paths supported)| + + +### Usage + +``` + redefine -p /tmp/Test.class + redefine -c 327a647b -p /tmp/Test.class /tmp/Test\$Inner.class +```