2. Sequential vs. Random Access Files, cont.

• Random access to files

  • Records can be located in any order

  • Also called direct access or instant access files

  • A pointer has to be set prior to reading/writing a record

• java.nio.channels.FileChannel and java.io.RandomAccessFile classes:

  • Both classes allow reading and writing a file

  • Program can search for a specific location in a file. Read/write operations will start at a specific position.