java.io.File.getAbsolutePath() vs. java.io.File.getCanonicalPath()

[Sathyaish]

What is the meaning of the term Canonical Path?

 

[nobrow]

The API makes it fairly clear does it not? ...
https://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/docs/api/java/io/File.html#getCanonicalPath()

 

[Sathyaish]

Thank you.

Sorry, I hadn't scrolled down to the complete definition.

 

[Sathyaish]

Also tried out an example. Sorry for being lazy the first time. I was
trying to save some time.

 

[nobrow]

No harm in that.