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Chapter 9: File Handling in Java

File Handling in Java encompasses the processes of creating, reading, writing, and managing files stored on disk, which are essential for applications that require persistent data. The chapter details basic file operations and introduces classes such as File, FileWriter, and FileReader, along with practical code examples to demonstrate these actions. It also outlines best practices and common exceptions associated with file handling to ensure efficient and error-free code execution.

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Sections

  • 9

    File Handling In Java

    File Handling in Java involves operations to create, read, write, and delete files.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.1

    What Is File Handling?

    File Handling in Java allows you to work with files, performing actions like creating, reading, writing, and modifying them.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.2

    Basic Operations On Files

    This section discusses the fundamental file operations in Java, including creating, writing, reading, and deleting files.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.3

    Creating A File

    This section discusses how to create a new file in Java using the File class and the importance of exception handling.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.4

    Writing To A File

    This section explains how to write content to a file in Java using FileWriter and BufferedWriter.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.5

    Reading From A File

    This section discusses how to read data from files in Java using various classes.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.6

    Deleting A File

    This section discusses how to delete a file in Java using the File class.

    Learning Practice

  • 9.7

    File Handling Best Practices

    This section covers essential best practices for handling files in Java.

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  • 9.8

    Common Exceptions In File Handling

    This section outlines common exceptions encountered during file handling in Java, focusing on IOException, FileNotFoundException, and SecurityException.

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