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Step-by-Step Guide to Reading Different Files in Python

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 In the world of data science, automation, and general programming, working with files is unavoidable. Whether you’re dealing with CSV reports, JSON APIs, Excel sheets, or text logs, Python provides rich and easy-to-use libraries for reading different file formats. In this guide, we’ll explore how to read different files in Python , with code examples and best practices. 1. Reading Text Files ( .txt ) Text files are the simplest form of files. Python’s built-in open() function handles them effortlessly. Example: # Open and read a text file with open ( "sample.txt" , "r" ) as file: content = file.read() print (content) Explanation: "r" mode means read . with open() automatically closes the file when done. Best Practice: Always use with to handle files to avoid memory leaks. 2. Reading CSV Files ( .csv ) CSV files are widely used for storing tabular data. Python has a built-in csv module and a powerful pandas library. Using cs...

Python Default Argument is Self Why do We Need it

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Python self as default argument, here is the reason. Below, you will find an example and the importance of self-argument. Structure of a class The default argument is self. The self-argument states the function belongs to the class that we refer to here. Access to class members' details of one member to another is possible through self-argument. So self-argument is mandatory. class <name of the class>: def <function name>(<arguments>): ... <members> Self Argument A python class consists of methods these also called functions. The default self-argument you need to supply in all the class methods . Python class with self argument class employee:      def getdata(self):           self.name=input('Enter name\t:')           self.age=input('Enter age\t:')     def putdata(self):           print('Name\t:',self.name)          ...