10. Input/Output in Java
This chapter introduces the concepts of input and output in Java programming. It highlights the use of the Scanner class for taking input from users and the System.out class for displaying output. Several methods for reading different types of input, such as integers and strings, are also covered, along with an example demonstrating their application in a simple Java program.
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What we have learnt
- Input refers to data provided to the program by the user.
- Output refers to information displayed to the user by the program.
- Java uses classes like Scanner for input and System.out for output.
- Closing the Scanner is essential for releasing resources.
Key Concepts
- -- Input in Java
- The process by which data is received from the user, commonly done using the Scanner class.
- -- Output in Java
- The process of displaying data to the user using System.out class in Java programs.
- -- Scanner Class
- A built-in Java class used to capture different types of input from the user.
- -- System.out
- A built-in Java class used to print output to the console.
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