When should you prefer try-with-resources and when should you avoid it?

The try-with-resources statement is a feature in Java introduced in Java 7 that simplifies the management of resources, such as input/output streams. It automatically closes resources when they are no longer needed, which helps in preventing memory leaks and resource exhaustion. However, there are cases where you might prefer to avoid using try-with-resources.

When to Prefer Try-With-Resources

• When working with resources that implement AutoCloseable, like InputStream or OutputStream.
• When you want to ensure that resources are closed in a clean and readable way without requiring explicit finally blocks.
• When you handle multiple resources, as try-with-resources can manage multiple declarations in a single statement.

When to Avoid Try-With-Resources

• When you need to perform cleanup or specific actions after closing resources that cannot be handled in the try-with-resources statement.
• When you need outdated compatibility with Java versions prior to 7 and cannot guarantee AutoCloseable.
• When dealing with resources that are expected to be used in a long-running operation where premature closure might lead to runtime exceptions.