Constructing a Scanner Object

SCANNER CLASS AND

Introduction to the Scanner Class
DATE CLASS 1 1. Importing the
Scanner
2 2. Creating the Object
Instantiate a Scanner object by
Input Powerhouse Flexible Parsing Begin by importing the specifying the input source.
The Scanner class is the go-to tool for reading input from various It simplifies the process of parsing input data into different data Scanner class using the For instance: Scanner scanner
statement: import java.util.
PRESENTED BY
sources, including the keyboard, files, and network connections. types, such as integers, strings, and doubles, ensuring reliable = new Scanner(System.in);
data handling. Scanner;

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3. Utilizing the Scanner
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22R21A04E1 You can now use the scanner object to read various data types from the
chosen input source.

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Constructing a Date Object

Introduction to the Date Class
Typical Scanner Methods 1
Current Date
To create a Date object representing the current date, use: Date
currentDate = new Date();
nextInt() nextLine()
Reads the next integer from the Reads the next line of text from
input source. the input source. Time Management Efficient Operations Specific Date
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The Date class is a powerful tool for It provides a wide range of methods For a specific date, use the constructor: Date specificDate =
working with dates and times in Java to perform various date-related new Date(year, month, day);
nextDouble() applications, enabling you to operations, such as obtaining the
Reads the next double-precision floating-point number from the input represent, manipulate, and compare current date, calculating the
source. dates effectively. difference between two dates, and Milliseconds
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formatting dates for display. A Date object can also be initialized with milliseconds since
January 1, 1970, using: Date date = new Date(milliseconds);

Commonly Used Date Methods Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Date Operations and Manipulations
getYear()
Returns the year represented by the Date object.
Scanner: Input Mastery
Adding/Subtracting Time
1 The Scanner class simplifies data input from various sources, making it a crucial tool for building interactive
Use methods like setTime(), setYear(), and setMonth() to modify the date and time
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getMonth() values.
Returns the month represented by the Date object, starting from 0 for January.

Date: Time Management

Comparing Dates
2 The Date class provides a powerful framework for handling date and time information,
2 Use methods like before(), after(), and equals() to compare dates and
getDate() enabling accurate and efficient time-based operations.
determine their chronological order.
Returns the day of the month represented by the Date object.

Formatting Dates Practice is Key

3 Practice using these classes in your own Java projects to gain a
getHours() Use methods like toString() and format() to format dates for 3
deeper understanding and develop your programming skills.
Returns the hour of the day represented by the Date object, in 24-hour format. display in different patterns.