Readkey in Java

Question

I am new to Java ... is there a similar method to the ReadKey() in C# to avoid that a console application closes?

thanks

Champ

I am just curious, what's the point to avoid the closing of a console application? – Torbart

i am running a database query, and after it displays the result, the console window immediately closes. – Champ

i am coding in a textpad and then compile and run using cmd – Champ

@PetarMinchev, IDE doesn't make any difference. When you are running a java application from explorer (such as windows explorer) if application do not wait for user input, its window will close immediately. – Punchboard

Title the post with your actual question. – Chatterton

Answer 1

One way to do it:

BufferedReader br = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));
br.readLine();

there are definitely shorter ones, but I think this one's convenient, because it can easily be extended.

Chenault

"I am new to Java" other newbies take delight in knowing to import java.io.BufferedReader; (and import java.io.InputStreamReader;). – Ticknor

I think this will read input until enter key pressed. ReadKey only wait and read for a single any character. – Punchboard

Answer 2

YOu can also use System.in.read(), if you are ok with just 'Enter' key being your exit key.

Helmand