13.4.1 - FileReader and FileWriter
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What class do you use to write to a file in Java?
💡 Hint: Think of the class that begins with 'File'.
What do you call the value returned by the read() method when the end of file is reached?
💡 Hint: This is a special integer value.
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What is the primary purpose of FileWriter in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how we handle output in Java.
True or False: FileReader can only read binary files.
💡 Hint: Consider the type of data FileReader handles.
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Create a Java program that writes five lines of text to a file and then reads that file back to display the contents on the console.
💡 Hint: Make sure to use \\n for new lines when writing.
Handle a scenario where a file might not exist and gracefully catch the exception using FileReader.
💡 Hint: Think about using a try-catch block for handling exceptions.
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