Python File Modes Explained

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In Python, file modes specify how a file should be opened and manipulated. These modes determine whether you can read, write, append, or perform other operations on a file. When using the open() function, you pass the desired mode as a string argument. Here's a breakdown of the different file modes available:

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Examples of File Modes

1. Read Mode ('r')

with open('example.txt', 'r') as file:
    content = file.read()
    print(content)

• Opens example.txt for reading.
• Raises a FileNotFoundError if the file doesn't exist.

2. Write Mode ('w')

with open('example.txt', 'w') as file:
    file.write("Hello, World!")

• Opens example.txt for writing.
• Creates the file if it doesn’t exist.
• Overwrites the file if it exists.

3. Append Mode ('a')

with open('example.txt', 'a') as file:
    file.write("\nThis is a new line.")

• Opens example.txt for appending.
• Creates the file if it doesn’t…