Reflekt builds a database of metadata and reflections (test results) as you develop your application. The more you use Reflekt the more accurate the results.

Terminology

• Control - A shapshot of real data (a subclass of Reflection)
• Experiment - A shapshot of random data (a subclass of Reflection)

The loop

1. You write code and run it
2. A Control reflection is created per method call, tracking input and output
3. A set of rules are created from each Control on how the program works
4. Many Experiment reflections are created per method call, containing random input and output
5. Each Experiment is tested to pass or fail the set of rules previously defined by each Control
6. Results are saved to the /reflections directory
7. Your application returns its usual output

This feedback loop creates better results the more you develop and use your application.