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In programming, particularly in languages like Java, C#, and C++, `IoR` (Input/Output Redirection) refers to the ability to manipulate how data is read from or written to files, streams, or other I/O resources. The primary choices involved in `IoR` include:
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File Streams
: You can redirect input or output to files using methods like `FileInputStream`, `FileOutputStream`, `BufferedReader`, and `BufferedWriter`. This allows you to read from or write to files instead of the console or standard output streams.
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Buffers
: Using buffers (e.g., `StringBuilder` in Java, `StringBuffer` in Java, or `std::vector` with `std::ifstream` and `std::ofstream` in C++) can optimize data handling by reducing the number of I/O operations, improving performance.
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Redirection Operators
: Languages provide operators like `>>` (for input) and `>>` (for output) that can be used to redirect streams. For example, `inputStream >> variable;` reads from a file or stream into a variable, while `outputStream.write(data);` writes data to a file or stream.
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Stream Classes
: Higher-level classes like `FileChannel` in Java (for advanced file operations) and `std::ifstream`, `std::ofstream`, `std::fstream` in C++ provide more convenient and safer abstractions for common I/O tasks.
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Buffering vs. Non-Buffering
: You can choose to buffer I/O operations (e.g., using `BufferedInputStream` or `BufferedOutputStream`) to improve performance by reducing the number of actual read/write operations, or non-buffered streams for real-time applications where immediate data processing is crucial.
These choices allow developers to control how data flows between different parts of a program and optimize resource usage based on specific needs.