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Java Scanner Class Methods

The document outlines the methods available in the Java Scanner class for checking input availability, reading input, managing input sources, setting delimiters, and handling locale and radix. It details various methods such as hasNext(), next(), useDelimiter(), and others, explaining their functionality and usage. Additionally, it provides insights on token separation and the importance of BigInteger and BigDecimal for handling large numbers.

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Java Scanner Class Methods

The document outlines the methods available in the Java Scanner class for checking input availability, reading input, managing input sources, setting delimiters, and handling locale and radix. It details various methods such as hasNext(), next(), useDelimiter(), and others, explaining their functionality and usage. Additionally, it provides insights on token separation and the importance of BigInteger and BigDecimal for handling large numbers.

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Java Scanner Class Methods

Java Scanner Class Methods

1. Methods to Check Input Availability (hasNext Methods)

• hasNext() → Checks if more input is available. Returns true if there is another token.

• hasNextInt() → Checks if the next token is an integer. Returns true if it can be parsed.

• hasNextLong() → Checks if the next token is a long number. Returns true if valid.

• hasNextDouble() → Checks if the next token is a decimal. Returns true if it can be read.

• hasNextFloat() → Checks if the next token is a float. Returns true if it is a valid float.

• hasNextShort() → Checks if the next token is a short number. Returns true if valid.

• hasNextByte() → Checks if the next token is a byte. Returns true if valid.

• hasNextBoolean() → Checks if the next token is true/false. Returns true if it is.

• hasNextLine() → Checks if another line of input exists. Returns true if available.

• hasNextBigInteger() → Checks if the next token is a BigInteger. Returns true if valid.

• hasNextBigDecimal() → Checks if the next token is a BigDecimal. Returns true if valid.

2. Methods to Read Input (next Methods)

• next() → Reads the next word from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextInt() → Reads an integer from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextLong() → Reads a long integer from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextDouble() → Reads a decimal value from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextFloat() → Reads a floating-point number. Stops at spaces or newlines.


• nextShort() → Reads a short integer from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextByte() → Reads a byte value from input. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextBoolean() → Reads a boolean value (true/false). Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextLine() → Reads an entire line as a string. Stops at the newline character.

• nextBigInteger() → Reads a large integer. Stops at spaces or newlines.

• nextBigDecimal() → Reads a large decimal number. Stops at spaces or newlines.

3. Methods for Input Source and Buffer Control

• close() → Closes the scanner to free system resources. Should be called when done.

• reset() → Resets the scanner's internal settings. Returns it to its initial state.

• ioException() → Returns any input errors that occurred. Helps with error handling.

4. Methods to Set and Get Delimiters

• useDelimiter(String pattern) → Changes the separator used for tokens. Default is spaces.

• delimiter() → Returns the current delimiter pattern. Shows how input is split.

5. Methods for Locale and Radix Handling

• useLocale(Locale locale) → Sets the locale for number formatting. Affects decimal symbols.

• locale() → Returns the current locale setting. Helps with international formats.

• useRadix(int radix) → Sets the number base for conversion. Default is 10 (decimal system).

• radix() → Returns the current radix/base. Determines how numbers are interpreted.

Understanding Tokens in Scanner

A token is a unit of input separated by spaces by default. Tokens can be words or numbers.

Example Input:
"Hello 123 45.67"

• next() → Reads "Hello", stopping at the first space.

• nextInt() → Reads 123, stopping at the next space.

• nextDouble() → Reads 45.67, stopping at the newline.

Changing Token Separation

By default, Scanner splits input by spaces. You can change this using useDelimiter():

• useDelimiter(",") → Sets commas as separators instead of spaces.

Additional Notes

• BigInteger & BigDecimal help handle extremely large numbers.

• useLocale() ensures numbers match country-specific formats.

• useDelimiter() allows flexible input separation for easier data processing.

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