Python: Text Input/Output Fundamentals

Included in the course

What you'll learn

• Proper file handling
• Read files and write data to them
• Use files as context managers

Description

In this course, we will study the basics of text input/output. You will learn about file descriptors and context managers. Finally, you will learn the basic techniques and tools for reading and writing data into a file. The basics of test I/O will help when working with files and the file system using different modes and context managers. This course is suitable for those who are still learning Python. To ease the learning process, it's a good idea to learn the basics of Python and the different types of collections: lists and dictionaries.

Course program

• 1

  Introduction

  Learning about the topics, goals, and objectives of the course

  theory
• 2

  Opening and closing files

  Learning to open and close files manually and automatically

  theory
• 3

  Writing and reading

  Learning how to write and read text files

  theory
• 4

  Line-by-line reading and writing

  Learning to work with files line-by-line and iterate them while reading

  theory
• 5

  Context managers

  Learning how to use context managers to work with files correctly and safely

  theory
• 6

  Conclusion

  Summarizing the results of the course

  theory
• 7

  Additional resources

  Some materials the Hexlet team have picked up. This will give you a more in-depth understanding of the topic