Module java.base
Package java.net

Class SocketAddress

  • 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
    • Constructor Detail

      • SocketAddress

        public SocketAddress()