How to find info on java libraries, classes, etc.?

From: Darrell Brown (javanewbie22_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/24/04

  • Next message: Christophe Vanfleteren: "Re: How to find info on java libraries, classes, etc.?" 
    Date: 24 Jul 2004 11:33:37 -0700

    I'm just starting to learn java. Naturally, I
    am comparing it to languages that I am already
    familiar with.

    In Oracle, in Sqlplus, you can

    describe procedurename

    This will list procedure "headers".
    It will show you all input and output parameters.

    If you: describe pacakgename

    Oracle will list all the internal procedures, and
    the parameters required for each of the procedures.

    Is there something similar in java?

    Ie. I want to know all the built in functions, etc in:

    java.io
    java.lang

    And, if I do know the particular function that I am
    interested in, how do I describe it, and find out:
    - the input parameters
    - any return values
    - any description/help

    Thanks a lot

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