How to Use File Separator to construct file path in java?

Many java developers might have came across the code where the developer need to use file separator for the file path or directory path. Many of them are using “/” or “\” depending upon the operating system. Using the forward or backward slash is not a good practice while coding in the java, because your code may work in one platform but not in other platform.

Below Java code shows how to use File.Separator to construct file path –

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package com.kodehelp.javaio;

import java.io.File;

/**
 * Created by https://kodehelp.com Date: 6/10/12
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public class FileSeparator {
    public static void main(String args[]) {
        String baseFilePath = System.getProperty("user.dir");
        String filePath = baseFilePath + File.separator + "temp" + File.separator + "Sample.txt";

        System.out.println(filePath);
        File file = new File(filePath);
    }
}