1.2.2 - Buffer and Channel Interaction
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What is a Buffer in the context of NIO?
💡 Hint: Think about where data is temporarily stored during its transfer.
Name one type of Channel in NIO.
💡 Hint: What channels do we use for file operations or network connections?
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What is the main purpose of a Buffer in NIO?
💡 Hint: Think about where data sits before it’s sent.
True or False: Channels in NIO can handle both blocking and non-blocking operations.
💡 Hint: Consider the capabilities of channels.
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Design a simple application that uses a Buffer and a Channel to read data from a file and output it to the console. Discuss the benefits of using NIO over standard I/O.
💡 Hint: Consider which buffers will aid in your reading task.
Create a scenario in which non-blocking I/O is crucial for a service. Describe how channels and buffers would work together.
💡 Hint: Draft a real-world application scenario where you might need immediate responses.
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