How to Run Background Timer in Java 

by vigneshchennai74 Updated: Jan 31, 2023

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The java.util.Scanner Java's Scanner class has methods to read data from a variety of sources, including the console, a file, or a string. It is helpful for reading user input in a programme. 

Running a timer in the background in Java can be useful in several ways, some of which include: 

Scheduled activities: Activities like sending email notifications or carrying out maintenance tasks can be scheduled to run at predetermined intervals using a background timer. 
Program performance monitoring: A program's performance can be assessed using a background timer. 
Alarms and reminders: You may use a background timer to set alarms and reminders. 
Automated testing: By setting up tests to run at predetermined intervals and storing the results, automated testing can be done. 
Background procedures: Background procedures can be carried out using a background timer.

Here is how you run a timer in the background in Java: 

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In this function we have used Scanner class to get a input from the User.

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JavaLines of Code : 23License : Strong Copyleft (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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import java.util.Scanner;

public class StopWatchDemo {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);
        System.out.println("Please type a message: ");

        long start = System.currentTimeMillis();
        String input = scanner.nextLine();
        long end = System.currentTimeMillis();

        double elapsedSeconds = (end - start) / 1000.0;
        System.out.println("User input: " + input);
        System.out.println("Time taken (sec): " + elapsedSeconds);
    }
}

Please type a message: 
This is a user message <press Enter key>
User input: This is a user message
Time taken (sec): 10.106

Copy this code using "Copy "button above and paste it in your Java IDE
Run the code and enter the data
Run and check the Time has taken to enter the data

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i found this code snippet by searching for "Run a Timer in Background in Java " in kandi. You can try any such use case!

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The solution is created and executed in "1.8.0_251"
This solution is tested on Java.util version "1.9.2"

Using this solution, we are able to convert a string into Date using the Java.util Library in java with simple steps. This process also facilities an easy to use, hassle free method to create a hands-on working version of code which would help us Conversion of String to Date.

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