Copying all the DATA from SD card/USB pendrive

Question

I've been learning Java for a month now. I've already managed to code some very simple stuff like prime number generator and a simple calculator. Now i'd love to try working on something more complex.

Here's my idea - I'd love to make a program that can copy pictures from SD card or USB with a single click (something that my parents can use very easily to copy all their photos to a folder without my help)

I was brainstorming quite a bit about it and before i start i want to ask following questions:

1. Are there any inbuilt Java methods that can help me with the following task?

2. What are the other (non-beginner) Java features that i'd need to read about?

I want to start it from the scratch, make it simple at first and progressively add more features to practice and learn some more.

Any pointers or tips much appreciated.

Answer 1

I'd suggest doing this as a script. The script can invoke java if you'd like to improve your java skills. However, scripting languages can also copy/move files very easily. If you choose java, read about file I/O, reading files, writing files, etc.

Here's a link for windows. Not sure what your operating system is, but you could create an executable script on mac, linux, etc.

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Batch-File