Java how to print all local variables?

Question

I have a method and want to examine variables inside it without debugging - is it possible in Java?

I do not want to write tons of code like:

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Answer 1

I want to have something like: System.out.printLocals();

Also it should be great to have something like: System.out.printMembersOf(someObjectInstance);

Just about every Java class has a toString method. You override that method, and you can get a string that represents what you're asking for.

Eclipse Helios, among other IDEs, will generate a basic toString method for you.