Apache Commons IO =================== [](https://travis-ci.org/apache/commons-io) [](https://coveralls.io/github/apache/commons-io?branch=master) The Apache Commons IO library contains utility classes, stream implementations, file filters, file comparators, endian transformation classes, and much more. Documentation ------------- More information can be found on the [homepage](https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-io). The [JavaDoc](https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-io/javadocs/api-release) can be browsed. Questions related to the usage of Apache Commons IO should be posted to the [user mailing list][ml]. Where can I get the latest release? ----------------------------------- You can download source and binaries from our [download page](https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-io/download_io.cgi). Alternatively you can pull it from the central Maven repositories: ```xml commons-io commons-io 2.5 ``` Contributing ------------ We accept PRs via github. The [developer mailing list][ml] is the main channel of communication for contributors. There are some guidelines which will make applying PRs easier for us: + No tabs! Please use spaces for indentation. + Respect the code style. + Create minimal diffs - disable on save actions like reformat source code or organize imports. If you feel the source code should be reformatted create a separate PR for this change. + Provide JUnit tests for your changes and make sure your changes don't break any existing tests by running ```mvn clean test```. If you plan to contribute on a regular basis, please consider filing a [contributor license agreement](https://www.apache.org/licenses/#clas). You can learn more about contributing via GitHub in our [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md). License ------- Code is under the [Apache Licence v2](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.txt). Donations --------- You like Apache Commons IO? Then [donate back to the ASF](https://www.apache.org/foundation/contributing.html) to support the development. Additional Resources -------------------- + [Apache Commons IO Homepage](https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-io/) + [Apache Commons IO Bugtracker (JIRA)](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/IO) + [Apache Commons Twitter Account](https://twitter.com/ApacheCommons) + #apachecommons IRC channel on freenode.org [ml]:https://commons.apache.org/mail-lists.html