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FILE HANDLING

A file in Python is a storage unit that allows for persistent data storage, enabling data to be saved and accessed beyond program execution. Files are essential for data persistence, sharing, handling large data, logging, and configuration storage. Different modes for opening files in Python include read, write, append, and various binary modes, each serving specific purposes in data manipulation.

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FILE HANDLING

A file in Python is a storage unit that allows for persistent data storage, enabling data to be saved and accessed beyond program execution. Files are essential for data persistence, sharing, handling large data, logging, and configuration storage. Different modes for opening files in Python include read, write, append, and various binary modes, each serving specific purposes in data manipulation.

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ASSIGNMENT

Answer the following

1. What is file ? Explain the need of file in Python.

A file is a storage unit in a computer used to store data persistently. It allows data to be
saved even after the program execution ends, making it accessible for future use. Files can
contain various types of information such as text, images, videos, or binary data.
Need for Files in Python:
In Python, files are essential for several reasons:
1. Data Persistence: Files allow long-term storage of data, unlike variables which lose data
when the program ends.
2. Data Sharing: Files enable easy sharing of information between different programs and
systems.
3. Large Data Handling: When data is too large to fit into memory, it can be stored and
processed in files.
4. Logging Purposes: Applications often log events and errors into files for tracking and
debugging.
5. Configuration Storage: Programs often use files to store settings and preferences.

2. State and Explain the different mode of opening a file in python.

In Python, files can be opened in different modes depending on the operations to be


performed. The common file modes are:
Mode Description
r Read mode (default). Opens the file for reading. If the file does not exist, it raises an error.
w Write mode. Creates a new file or overwrites an existing one.
Append mode. Opens the file for writing, but appends data to the end of the file without
a
overwriting existing content.
r+ Read and write mode. Allows both reading and writing. Raises an error if the file does not exist.
Write and read mode. Creates a new file or overwrites an existing one. Allows both reading and
w+
writing.
Append and read mode. Opens the file for both reading and appending data. If the file does not
a+
exist, it creates a new one.
rb Read binary mode. Used to read binary files such as images, audio, or video.
wb Write binary mode. Used to write binary data.
ab Append binary mode. Used to append binary data.
rb+ Read and write binary mode.
Mode Description
wb+ Write and read binary mode.
ab+ Append and read binary mode.

3. State the difference between Write and append mode in opening a file in

python.

Feature Write Mode (w) Append Mode (a)


File Creates a new file if it doesn't
Creates a new file if it doesn't exist.
Creation exist.
Overwrites the entire file
Overwriting Does not overwrite; appends new data.
content.
Cursor Starts writing from the
Moves the cursor to the end of the file.
Position beginning.
Suitable when replacing old Suitable for adding new content without losing existing
Use Case
content. data.

Example:

# Write mode (w)


with open("example.txt", "w") as file:
file.write("This will overwrite existing content.\n")

# Append mode (a)


with open("example.txt", "a") as file:
file.write("This will be added at the end.\n")

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