Java's understanding of InputStream and OutputStream

Note: Reference link: http://www.cnblogs.com/springcsc/archive/2009/12/03/1616187.html

1, in Java stream represents a kind of data flow (source), Javaio of the underlying data element,----(imagined as a faucet)

2. Any Javaio object capable of generating a data stream (source) can be regarded as a InputStream object since it can produce data, we can take the data out, Java to the generic method of encapsulation on the Read () method-(out of the faucet).

3. Any Javaio object capable of receiving a data source (stream) can be seen as a OutputStream object
Similarly, it can receive data, we can call its write method, to let it receive data-(into the faucet, hehe)

4, of course, we can on the basis of InputStream and outputstream data sources, from the actual need to trigger,
To reseal the input and output streams for different performance mechanisms, the Java.io package provides a rich range of input and output stream objects, such as:
Stream based on byte stream:
DataOutputStream----DataInputStream:
FileOutputStream-----FileInputStream:
............. And so on, can be consulted from the JDK document with InputStream and OutputStream
Stream based on character streams (typically identified by write and reader):
FileWriter---FileReader:
StringWriter---StringReader:
......... And so on, you can use writer and reader to view the instructions from the JDK document.
Stream should be the water in the faucet,
InputStream: is a kind of object that is out of the faucet (the water is encapsulated inside), the object's Read method, think of it as this
Out of the faucet this mechanism object of the switch button, you read or OpenStream (other object Containment InputStream object method), it is equal to open the faucet button, water out, inside the package of water is what nature, you use the corresponding container to install, such as String or byte[] .....
OutputStream: You're on the inputstream basis, okay?
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OutputStream
(1) Output data
void write (int b) writes a byte to the stream B
void write (Byte b[]) writes a byte array to the stream b
void Write (Byte b[],int off,int len) starts byte array b from subscript off, and len-length bytes are written to the stream
(2)
Flush () brushes the empty output stream and outputs all cached bytes
Because some streams support caching, this method forces all content in the cache to be output to the stream.
(3) Close the stream
The close () flow must be closed after the operation has finished.
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InputStream
(1) reading data from the stream
int read () reads a byte, the return value is the read byte
int read (byte b[]) reads multiple bytes, places it into byte array b, usually reads a number of bytes of B, and returns the value of the actual single-fetched
The number of bytes.
int read (byte b[], int off,int len) reads Len bytes, placing it to the following mark off start byte array B, the return value is the actual
The number of bytes read.
the int available () return value is the number of bytes that have not been read in the stream.
Long Skip (long n), read pointer skips n bytes not read, return value is the number of bytes actually skipped
(2) Close the stream
Close () must be closed after a stream operation has completed
(3) using markers in the input stream
void mark (int readlimit) records the position of the current pointer. Readlimit indicates that the read pointer reads the readlimit of a word
The marked pointer position is not effective.
void Reset () re-points the read pointer to the location recorded by the Mark method
Boolean marksupported () whether the current stream supports the record function of the read pointer.
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Java IO is implemented through stream. About the flow, it can be understood as a "pipe of data". Things that flow in a pipeline can be byte-based or character-based. It's like flowing water inside a pipe, and it can flow oil.

There is also a concept that corresponds to the flow: input, output devices. These devices can be disk files, keyboards (input devices), monitors (output devices), printers (output devices), network sockets, and so on.

Below, let's look at the flow.

Two types of streams are defined in Java: Byte-type, and character-type.

BYTE stream: Handles input and output of bytes. including reading and writing binary data, and other aspects of the content.

Character Stream: Handles the input and output of characters. He uses Unicode encoding, which allows for internationalization. Another advantage of using character streams is that character streams are more efficient than byte streams.

BYTE stream:

A byte stream contains two top-level abstract classes:InputStream and outputstream.

1: The two top-level classes of the byte stream are abstract classes, respectively:inputstream and outputstream.

2: Each abstract class has subclasses to implement specific functions to handle the input and output of different devices.

The following is a brief introduction to several common sub-categories of byte stream:::

BYTE Stream class	Function Brief Introduction
DataInputStream	Contains input streams that read Java standard data types
DataOutputStream	Contains output streams that write Java standard data types
ByteArrayInputStream	The input stream read from the byte array
ByteArrayOutputStream	Writes the output stream of a byte array
FileInputStream	Input stream read-in from file
FileOutputStream	Output stream written to file
PrintStream	Contains the most common output streams for print () and println ()
PushbackInputStream	Returns a byte to the input stream, primarily for compiler implementations
PipedInputStream	Output piping
PipedOutputStream	Input piping
SequenceInputStream	Combine n input streams, one after another, in a sequential read
Randomaccessfile	Random access to files
BufferInputStream	Buffered input stream
BufferOutputStream	Buffered output stream
FilterInputStream	Realized the inputstream Interface
FilterOutputStream	Realized the outputstream Interface
InputStream	Abstract class that describes the input of a stream
OutputStream	Abstract class that describes the input of a stream

Abstract classes InputStream and Outpurstream define practical methods, the most important of which is read () and

Write (). These two methods are declared as abstract methods in InputStream and OutputStream , and are implemented by the child stream class overwrite.

2: Each abstract class has subclasses to implement specific functions to handle the input and output of different devices.

The following is a brief introduction to several common sub-categories of byte stream:::

BYTE Stream class	Function Brief Introduction
DataInputStream	Contains input streams that read Java standard data types
DataOutputStream	Contains output streams that write Java standard data types
ByteArrayInputStream	The input stream read from the byte array
ByteArrayOutputStream	Writes the output stream of a byte array
FileInputStream	Input stream read-in from file
FileOutputStream	Output stream written to file
PrintStream	Contains the most common output streams for print () and println ()
PushbackInputStream	Returns a byte to the input stream, primarily for compiler implementations
PipedInputStream	Output piping
PipedOutputStream	Input piping
SequenceInputStream	Combine n input streams, one after another, in a sequential read
Randomaccessfile	Random access to files
BufferInputStream	Buffered input stream
BufferOutputStream	Buffered output stream
FilterInputStream	Realized the inputstream Interface
FilterOutputStream	Realized the outputstream Interface
InputStream	Abstract class that describes the input of a stream
OutputStream	Abstract class that describes the input of a stream

Abstract classes InputStream and Outpurstream define practical methods, the most important of which is read () and

Write (). These two methods are declared as abstract methods in InputStream and OutputStream , and are implemented by the child stream class overwrite.

Java's understanding of InputStream and OutputStream