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Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer 1Z0-831 (Java SE 25) · Domain 9: Using the Java I/O API

Walking file trees: Files.list vs Files.walk vs Files.find

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Three Files methods return a Stream<Path> describing directory contents, and the difference between them is a common exam question. All three are lazy, all three hold open directory handles, and all three should be used in try-with-resources.

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