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Oct 13, 2023•1 min read

How to use Java I/O API

An intro to Java file I/O, including classic I/O APIs and NIO.2, with guidance on modern usage.

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title: "How to use Java I/O API" date: "2023-10-13" excerpt: "An intro to Java file I/O, including classic I/O APIs and NIO.2, with guidance on modern usage."

tags: "java,io,nio" source: "https://shrikant-havale.in/2023/10/13/java-io-api/"

In this article, we look at Java I/O options for writing and reading application data from storage.

Why I/O Matters

Persistent storage allows applications to preserve data across restarts.

Main API Options

  1. Classic Java I/O (java.io)
  2. NIO.2 (java.nio.file and related APIs)

In modern Java applications, NIO.2 is generally preferred for richer capabilities and cleaner file-system operations.

Source

Original post: https://shrikant-havale.in/2023/10/13/java-io-api/