Explore Java : Class.forName()

Hey guys If u can help me about Class.forName() How does it work and what it is used for.Class classHandle = Class.forName("some string");also if u know what is the basic purpose of class Class
[235 byte] By [Java@Harmeet] at [2007-9-30 19:10:26]
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Read it http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=U&start=21&q= http://www.javageeks.com/Papers/ClassForName/ClassForName.pdf&e=7249
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