---
layout: pattern
title: Resource Acquisition Is Initialization
folder: resource-acquisition-is-initialization
permalink: /patterns/resource-acquisition-is-initialization/
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categories: Other
tags:
 - Java
 - Difficulty-Beginner
 - Idiom
---

## Intent
Resource Acquisition Is Initialization pattern can be used to implement exception safe resource management.

![alt text](./etc/resource-acquisition-is-initialization.png "Resource Acquisition Is Initialization")

## Applicability
Use the Resource Acquisition Is Initialization pattern when

* you have resources that must be closed in every condition