Topic 15: File Handling in Python
File Handling in Python File handling is one of the most important features in Python that allows users to store and access data from files permanently. Unlike variables that store data temporarily in memory, files store data permanently on disk. Python provides built-in functions and methods to create, read, write, and delete files easily. Why File Handling? To store data permanently for future use. To read or process existing data stored in text or binary files. To log information , such as errors or results, during program execution. To exchange data between programs. File Operations in Python Python provides four basic operations for handling files: Operation Description Function Open Opens a file for reading/writing open() Read Reads the content of a file read() , readline() , readlines() Write Writes data to a file write() , writelines() Close Closes an ...