The document discusses file handling in Python, specifically focusing on the use of the seek() function to change the current file position. It includes example code for writing to and reading from files, as well as searching for records in a binary file using the pickle module. The document also mentions methods for appending data and handling employee records.
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The document discusses file handling in Python, specifically focusing on the use of the seek() function to change the current file position. It includes example code for writing to and reading from files, as well as searching for records in a binary file using the pickle module. The document also mentions methods for appending data and handling employee records.
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