How to check whether the particular port is in use : Java

When facing issues with a WIX application, identifying port conflicts is essential. The Socket Class in Java can be used effectively to check if a port is already in use, as it targets the local machine for validation.

Using the Socket constructor, one specifies the host and port; if the host is null, it defaults to the loopback address. This is a handy feature for verifying communication endpoints without requiring a live host.

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