The Kotlin IO package provides a variety of functions to handle input and output operations efficiently. These functions simplify working with streams, files, and standard input/output. Below is a table detailing the various functions available in the Kotlin IO package.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official Kotlin IO Package Documentation.
Kotlin IO Functions
The table below contains various methods of the Kotlin IO package, each with a link to a detailed explanation, examples, and real-world uses. Click on the method names to learn more about how to use them effectively in your applications.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Kotlin byteInputStream Function | Creates an input stream for reading bytes from a byte array. |
| Kotlin createTempDir Function | Creates a new directory in the default temporary-file directory. |
| Kotlin inputStream Function | Creates an input stream for reading data from a file. |
| Kotlin print and println Functions | Prints the given message to the standard output. |
| Kotlin println Function | Prints the given message to the standard output followed by a newline. |
| Kotlin reader Function | Creates a reader for reading characters from a file. |
| Kotlin readLine Function | Reads a line of input from the standard input. |
| Kotlin readln and readlnOrNull Functions | Reads a line of input from the standard input, returning null if no input is available. |
| Kotlin readlnOrNull Function | Reads a line of input from the standard input, returning null if no input is available. |
| Kotlin use Function | Executes the given block function on this resource and then closes it. |
The kotlin.io package provides essential functions for handling input and output operations, making it easier to work with files, streams, and standard input/output in Kotlin programming.