To create a new directory and a file within it using Java

Question

I am trying to create a new directory and a file within this directory. Can any one tell me where am I going wrong?

I am using a Windows system and I want the direct

Answer 1

Do this in order to create a new directory inside your project, create a file and then write on it:

public static void main(String[] args) {
    //System.getProperty returns absolute path
    File f = new File(System.getProperty("user.dir")+"/folder/file.txt");
    if(!f.getParentFile().exists()){
        f.getParentFile().mkdirs();
    }
    //Remove if clause if you want to overwrite file
    if(!f.exists()){
        try {
            f.createNewFile();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
    try {
        //dir will change directory and specifies file name for writer
        File dir = new File(f.getParentFile(), f.getName());
        PrintWriter writer = new PrintWriter(dir);
        writer.print("writing anything...");
        writer.close();
    } catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    } 

}