pathlib

Python standard-library module for working with filesystem paths as objects.

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pathlib makes path handling more readable and portable than manually joining path strings.

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Common use cases

  • Filesystem navigation
  • Portable path handling
  • Data file organization

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pathlib is a Python standard-library module for representing and manipulating filesystem paths.