How do I check if a file exists in Java?

Question

How can I check whether a file exists, before opening it for reading in Java (the equivalent of Perl\'s -e $filename

Answer 1

There is specific purpose to design these methods. We can't say use anyone to check file exist or not.

1. isFile(): Tests whether the file denoted by this abstract pathname is a normal file.
2. exists(): Tests whether the file or directory denoted by this abstract pathname exists. docs.oracle.com