# getField abstract method

Field? getField(

1. String name

)

Gets a field by its name.

Parameters:

- `name`: The field name to look up

Returns:

- The matching field if found
- `null` if no field with this name exists

Example:

    final field = Class.forType<Rectangle>().getField('width');
    print(field?.type.getName()); // 'double'

Note:

- Only checks directly declared fields
- For inherited fields, traverse class hierarchy

## Implementation

    Field? getField(String name);