Module 11: File Handling
Learn how to read, write, and manage files with Python
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Open and read files using
open(),read(),readline(), andreadlines() - Write data to files using write mode (
'w') and append mode ('a') - Use the
withstatement for safe, automatic file handling - Work with CSV files using Python's built-in
csvmodule - Understand file paths and how to navigate them
- Handle common file operations like creating and appending to files
Lessons
1
Reading Files
Learn how to open and read files in Python using open(), read(), readline(), and readlines(). Understand file paths and how to iterate through lines.
~35 minutes2
Writing Files
Master writing data to files with write mode and append mode. Learn to create new files, overwrite content, and add data to existing files.
~30 minutes3
The with Statement
Discover context managers and the with statement for safe file handling. Learn why with is the preferred way to work with files in Python.
~25 minutes4
Working with CSV Data
Use Python's csv module to read and write CSV files. Work with DictReader and DictWriter for column-based data access.
~35 minutes