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The os module in Python provides a way to interact with the operating system. It includes functions to handle file operations, directory management, environment variables, and process management. This module is part of Python's standard utility modules and offers a portable way of using operating system-dependent functionality.
Key Functions and Usage
Handling the Current Working Directory
The current working directory (CWD) is the folder where Python is operating. To get the location of the current working directory, use os.getcwd():
import oscwd = os.getcwd()print("Current working directory:", cwd)Copied!✕CopyTo change the current working directory, use os.chdir(path):
import osos.chdir('/path/to/new/directory')print("Changed working directory to:", os.getcwd())Copied!✕CopyCreating and Deleting Directories
To create a directory, use os.mkdir(path):
import osos.mkdir('new_directory')print("Directory 'new_directory' created")Copied!✕CopyTo create directories recursively, use os.makedirs(path):
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