c# print the class name from within a static function

Question

Is it possible to print the class name from within a static function?

e.g ...

public class foo {      static void printName()     {         // Print the class name e.g. foo     }  } 

Answer 1

You have three options to get the type (and therefore the name) of YourClass that work in a static function:

1. typeof(YourClass) - fast (0.043 microseconds)

2. MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType - slow (2.3 microseconds)

3. new StackFrame().GetMethod().DeclaringType - slowest (17.2 microseconds)

If using typeof(YourClass) is not desirable, then MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType is definitely the best option.