Standard Java Classes for FTP operations

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Can I use standard Java Classes for FTP operations (upload, download, delete, list...) ? Because, I found a good FTP client librabry Apache Commons Net, but my manager wants to write her own based off the standard classes.

How can I get my manager to allow us to use the package above, and if she does not buy into the use of this library, what pitfalls will we likely encounter?

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 26 '12 at 12:35

Why would your manager not want to use a proven piece of software and replace it with something that you'd have to write, test, and maintain? Your boss is an idiot - use the Apache FTP client and move on. You have more interesting business problems to solve.

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 26 '12 at 12:36

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There are FTP classes in the JDK, see sun.net.FtpClient.

answered Apr 26 '12 at 12:36

Rens Verhage

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Be careful using the sun classes; just because they are in the JDK does not mean that they are "standard Java classes." These classes are specific to the Sun/Oracle JRE and may not be available everywhere your application is deployed. It's a great suggestion and I'm sure the classes work great, just know that you are still working with non-standard code here. – Sean Mickey Apr 26 '12 at 12:44

score -1 · Answer 3 · edited Jun 25 '14 at 10:21

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The Apache Commons classes are standard classes. They are widely spread and come with thorough testing and documentation. They do offer a much better handling with ftp-handled file transfer than the JDK classes.

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answered Jun 25 '14 at 09:19

Carsten Engelke

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Standard Java Classes for FTP operations

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