Java Properties class

Alright so last night I discovered the built in Properties class https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/util/Properties.html and I have to say it is very simple to use and is pretty much like the bukkit config api. Is there any reason not to save data using ".properties" files? Just need to make sure its a good idea to use it.

 

Skionz I suppose it just comes down to preference. Personally, I like the configuration API that Bukkit comes with. Lots of built-in functions I can rely on. But I might check out Properties.

 

Skionz It's good to use what the API provides. In the end, I would find it very annoying dealing with a mix of both yml files and property files from plugins.

 

teej107 Dudemister1999 Yea Ill probably stick to the FileConfiguration api but it will be really useful for project unrelated to bukkit. I already wrote an api to make Property files easier to use but the only thing I don't like is the timestamp comment whenever you edit it

 

Thanks for this Also where can I find your api?

 

_Filip Its not completely finished but I have all the main stuff. I'm fixing the annoying timestamps right now

 

Skionz Could I help possibly?

 

_Filip There isn't much to do I just hate using try and catch because it just makes it harder to read in my opinion

 

Skionz Just throw. Then you don't need to try and catch.

 

teej107 Good point xD I guess I've just been bored. Nothing better to do

 

Bukkit has its own YAML FileConfiguration for a reason, its an easier way to do it,
On the other hand, .properties is good for non-bukkit projects!

 

ChipDev
Isn't this exactly what the OP said?

 

Yes, but making sure

 

Yea I'm bored so I'm going to write a new file format thing without using the properties class.
_Filip If your interested here are the classes I had before bailing on the api
http://pastebin.com/DFPz0tAQ
http://pastebin.com/dbnvaUDC

 

Skionz Holy crap dude cache your values...

 

Skionz DataList could have been an actual ArrayList rather than an object that contains an ArrayList. Just sayin'

 

teej107 Good point lol