Using Special Characters in Java (using primitive char)

Question

I'm basically trying to build a random password generator in Java. I'm trying to build it using a char array, basically:

char[] password = new char[8]

I want to be able to include "special" characters in this array (such as @, $, *, etc). Can these characters be placed in a char array, and if so, how?

There is no such thing as Char type in Java. There is char or Character. — Pshemo
– Pshemo, Commented Jun 21, 2015 at 11:59
Also yes, characters are written with ' like 'a' so you can place them in array just like you normally place any element. — Pshemo
– Pshemo, Commented Jun 21, 2015 at 12:00
If you are generating passwords, then use SecureRandom instead of simple Random. It does make a difference. — rossum
– rossum, Commented Jun 21, 2015 at 12:31

user2173738 · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-21 12:08:25Z

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Put characters in array inline

char[] password = {'@', '$', '*'};

answered Jun 21, 2015 at 12:08

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