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Python File Handling Notes

This document provides detailed notes on Python file handling, covering file types, opening files with various modes, and reading and writing operations. It explains the use of the 'with' statement for automatic file closure and highlights the advantages of file handling such as data persistence and easy retrieval. Examples are provided for each mode and method to illustrate their usage.

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Python File Handling Notes

This document provides detailed notes on Python file handling, covering file types, opening files with various modes, and reading and writing operations. It explains the use of the 'with' statement for automatic file closure and highlights the advantages of file handling such as data persistence and easy retrieval. Examples are provided for each mode and method to illustrate their usage.

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Python File Handling: Detailed Notes

1. Introduction to Files in Python


A file is a collection of data stored on a storage device. Python allows handling files easily
for reading and writing operations.
Types of files:
• Text Files (.txt, .csv, .log)
• Binary Files (.bin, .dat)

2. Opening a File
Python uses the open() function to open files.
Syntax:
open(filename, mode)

Modes:
• 'r' - Read (default)
• 'w' - Write (overwrites file)
• 'a' - Append
• 'x' - Create new file
• 'b' - Binary mode
• 't' - Text mode

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'r')

Python File Modes with Examples


1. Read Mode ('r')
Opens a file for reading. Raises error if file does not exist.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'r')
data = [Link]()
print(data)
[Link]()
2. Write Mode ('w')
Creates a new file or overwrites existing content.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'w')
[Link]('Hello, this is new content')
[Link]()

3. Append Mode ('a')


Adds content to the end of the file.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'a')
[Link]('\nThis line is appended')
[Link]()

4. Create Mode ('x')


Creates a new file. Raises error if file exists.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'x')
[Link]('File created successfully')
[Link]()

5. Binary Mode ('b')


Used for binary files like images.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'rb')
data = [Link]()
print(type(data))
[Link]()

6. Text Mode ('t')


Default mode for text files.

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'rt')
data = [Link]()
print(data)
[Link]()

7. Combined Modes
Examples:
open('[Link]', 'rb')
open('[Link]', 'wb')
open('[Link]', 'rt')

8. Best Practice (with statement)


Example:
with open('[Link]', 'r') as f:
print([Link]())

3. Reading from Text Files


Methods:
• read() - Reads entire file
• readline() - Reads one line
• readlines() - Reads all lines as list

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'r')
print([Link]())
[Link]()

# Example: readline()

with open("[Link]", "r") as f:

line1 = [Link]()

print("First line:", line1)

line2 = [Link]()

print("Second line:", line2)

# Example: readlines()
with open("[Link]", "r") as f:

lines = [Link]()

print(lines)

4. Writing to Files
Modes: 'w' and 'a'
• 'w' overwrites file
• 'a' appends data

Example:
f = open('[Link]', 'w')
[Link]('Hello World')
[Link]()

5. Using with Statement


Automatically closes file after operation.

Example:
with open('[Link]', 'r') as f:
data = [Link]()

6. Working with Text Files


Example:
with open('[Link]', 'w') as f:
[Link]('Line1\nLine2')

7. Advantages of File Handling


• Data persistence
• Easy storage and retrieval
• Useful for large datasets

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