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Working with Files in Python

Python is the best language to learn at any point in your career. In this course you will learn how to work with files in Python, including how to create files, append text, read from files, find files, create and locate directories, and more

Xavier Morera - Pluralsight course - Working with Files in Python
by Xavier Morera

What you'll learn

Understanding how to work with files is an absolute must when developing applications with Python.

In this course, Working with Files in Python, you’ll gain the ability to create files, append text, read from files, find files, create and locate directories, and more.

First, you’ll learn the differences between working with files in different operating systems.

Next, you’ll explore how to create and locate directories.

Finally, you’ll discover how to find, create, delete, and rename files as well as how to read and write to them.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of file handling needed to create Python applications that require working with files.

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About the author

Xavier Morera - Pluralsight course - Working with Files in Python
Xavier Morera

Xavier is very passionate about teaching, helping others understand Generative AI, ML, Search, and Big Data. He is also an entrepreneur, project manager, technical author, trainer, and holds a few certifications with Cloudera, Microsoft, and the Scrum Alliance, along with being a Microsoft MVP.

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