Java: read a file when it is updated

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I wrote a code to read a file and update a database with is contents. I'm using timer task to do this process every 15 minutes. But I want to do this at the exact time when the file is updated/changed. Not every 15 minutes. I took a look for this but couldn't find something helpful. Can anyone help me?

Thanks.

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 02 '13 at 16:26

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You can use Java 7's WatchService to accomplish this for you. Here's the official tutorial.

answered Jul 02 '13 at 16:26

Jeffrey

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I think and hope this will give me what I want. Thank you. – Arda Oğul Üçpınar Jul 02 '13 at 16:33

Java: read a file when it is updated

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