Learning Java from 0 to Senior 8/100: File Handling in Java
3 min readOct 24, 2023
File Handling in Java — Managing Data with Precision
Introduction to File Handling
In any application, data persistence is crucial. Java provides robust support for file I/O operations allowing the reading from and writing to files seamlessly. This capability is fundamental for storing data like application logs, user data, configurations, and more.
Core Concepts in File Handling
- File Class: The
java.io.File
class is an abstract representation of file and directory pathnames. It provides methods for creating, reading, and modifying files and directories. - FileInputStream and FileOutputStream: These classes are used for reading from and writing to files, respectively.
- BufferedReader and BufferedWriter: These provide buffering to your read and write operations, improving I/O performance.
- FileReader and FileWriter: These are convenience classes for reading and writing text files.
Creating a New File
You can create a file in Java by using the createNewFile
method of the File
class. Here's how:
import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;
public class Main {
public static void…