- java.lang.Object
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- java.net.SocketAddress
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- All Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable
- Direct Known Subclasses:
InetSocketAddress
public abstract class SocketAddress extends Object implements Serializable
This class represents a Socket Address with no protocol attachment. As an abstract class, it is meant to be subclassed with a specific, protocol dependent, implementation.It provides an immutable object used by sockets for binding, connecting, or as returned values.
- Since:
- 1.4
- See Also:
Socket
,ServerSocket
, Serialized Form