Java NIO vs. IO

When studying both the Java NIO and IO API's, a question quickly pops into mind: When should I use IO and when should I use NIO? In this text I will try to shed some light on the differences between Java NIO and IO, their use cases, and how they affect the design of your code. Main Differences Betwen Java NIO and IO The table below summarizes the main differences between Java NIO and IO. I will ge