21.2.5. Path, Paths, and Files (Java 7+)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What class is used to represent file paths in the java.nio.file package?

   Hint

   This class is not just a string; it has methods to handle paths.

2. 2.

   How do you obtain a Path object from a string?

   Hint

   It's a static method from the utility class.

3. 3.

   Which class is NOT part of the java.nio.file package?

   • Path
   • File
   • Files

   Hint

   Think about the organization of these classes in packages.

4. 4.

   The Paths class is a utility to create Path instances.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what utility classes generally provide.

5. 5.

   Write a complete Java program to read a file, count the number of lines, and print them to the console, handling any exceptions that may occur.

   Hint

   Don't forget to add exception handling.

6. 6.

   Modify the previous program to create a new file and write the contents of the original file into it, combining them into one.

   Hint

   Ensure the target file is created without overwriting existing files.