Java: create a timer - how it works

In this practical tip we will show you how you can easily create a timer in Java.

Create timer with Java

If you are new to Java, you can read our introduction to Java first.

• Add the command "import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;" to your code to import the required package.
• The command »TimeUnit.SECONDS.sleep (1);« now makes your program wait exactly one second.
• So you can easily create different timers in Java.
• However, note that this command generates an InterruptedException.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can use conditions and loops in Java with precision.