21.2.2 - Buffer Classes
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What is a buffer in Java NIO?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed before it's processed.
Name a type of buffer class in Java NIO.
💡 Hint: Consider various data types you know.
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What is the primary purpose of a buffer in Java NIO?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed for efficiency.
True or False: ByteBuffer can only handle character data.
💡 Hint: Look at the different types of buffers.
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Create a Java program that utilizes a ByteBuffer to read multiple byte values from a source and print them in reverse order. Discuss the buffer management you implemented.
💡 Hint: Think about how you process the data.
Compare the use of a CharBuffer versus a ByteBuffer when reading from a text file that contains both text and binary data. Discuss the implications of using one over the other.
💡 Hint: Consider the data types being read.
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