# File

A filesystem path together with operations for inspecting or managing it.

## What is **File** in Java?

**File** — A filesystem path together with operations for inspecting or managing it.

```java
import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.file.Files;
import java.nio.file.Path;

class OrderFile {
    String read(Path path) throws IOException {
        return Files.readString(path);
    }
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

## In other subjects

- [File in C#](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/file-c-sharp)

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