Package org.daiitech.naftah.utils

Class ConsoleLoader

java.lang.Object
org.daiitech.naftah.utils.ConsoleLoader
public final class ConsoleLoader extends Object
Utility class for displaying a console-based loading spinner animation.

The spinner runs on a separate thread and can be started/stopped using static methods. It uses ANSI escape codes to clear the terminal screen for visual effect.

Example usage: 


 ConsoleLoader.startLoader("Loading...");
 // do work
 ConsoleLoader.stopLoader();
Author:
Chakib Daii

  • Field Summary

    Fields
    Modifier and Type
    Field
    Description
    private static Thread
    LOADER_THREAD
    Background thread responsible for rendering the spinner animation.
    private static final char[]
    SPINNER
    Characters used to animate the spinner.

  • Constructor Summary

    Constructors
    Modifier
    Constructor
    Description
    private
    ConsoleLoader()
    Private constructor to prevent instantiation.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    static void
    startLoader(String text)
    Starts the loader spinner in a separate thread.
    static void
    stopLoader()
    Stops the loader spinner if running and clears the screen.

    Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

    clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

  • Field Details

    • SPINNER

      private static final char[] SPINNER
      Characters used to animate the spinner.

    • LOADER_THREAD

      private static Thread LOADER_THREAD
      Background thread responsible for rendering the spinner animation.

  • Constructor Details

    • ConsoleLoader

      private ConsoleLoader()
      Private constructor to prevent instantiation. Always throws a NaftahBugError when called.

  • Method Details

    • startLoader

      public static void startLoader(String text)
      Starts the loader spinner in a separate thread.
      Parameters:
      text - the message to display alongside the spinner

    • stopLoader

      public static void stopLoader()
      Stops the loader spinner if running and clears the screen.