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Networking
Since its beginning, Java has been associated with Internet programming. There are a number of reasons for this, not the least of which is its ability to generate secure, cross-platform, portable code. However, one of the most important reasons that Java became the premier language for network programming are the classes defined in the java.net package. They provide a convenient means by which programmers of all skill levels can access network resources. Beginning with JDK 11, Java has also provided enhanced networking support for HTTP clients in the java.net.http package in a module by the same name. Called the HTTP Client API, it further solidifies Java’s networking capabilities.
This chapter explores the java.net package. ...
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