Automating File System Operations with Python

Automating file system operations is crucial for efficient data management and manipulation. Python offers various libraries, such as `os` and `shutil`, that allow developers to interact with the file system seamlessly.

2.1 Creating a File

with open('example.txt', 'w') as file:
    file.write('Hello, World!')

2.2 Reading a File

with open('example.txt', 'r') as file:
    content = file.read()
    print(content)

2.3 Deleting a File

import os

os.remove('example.txt')

3.1 Creating a Directory

import os

os.makedirs('new_directory', exist_ok=True)

3.2 Listing Files in a Directory

import os

files = os.listdir('.')
print(files)

3.3 Deleting a Directory

import shutil

shutil.rmtree('new_directory')

When automating file operations, it's essential to handle potential exceptions. Use try-except blocks to manage errors gracefully.

try:
    os.remove('non_existent_file.txt')
except FileNotFoundError:
    print('File does not exist!')

• Always handle exceptions to prevent crashes.
• Use context managers (with statement) for file operations.
• Check if a file or directory exists before performing operations.