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Been writing for some time a side project in the Python computer programming language, there was a case when I had to check if a string object started with a specific character or not. Then based on the status of the condition, I had to make sure to run different branches of the project’s code.

The good thing is that the Python computer programming language is so rich in features, that almost anything can be accomplished by making use of builtin utilities. According to my personal experience with the Python scripting language, the string object has a specific builtin method which can be used to check if it starts with a specific character or not. Continue reading “How to check if a Python string starts with a specific character”

One can easily find out the current working directory by making use of the Python computer programming language, since it comes with all the utilities required to interact with the functionalities of the operating system.

Before going any further with this tutorial, make sure to launch a new Python interactive console on your own operating system.
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There are many builtin objects offered by the Python computer programming language which the Python coder can make use of while writing their Python based applications. Through this simple and short tutorial, you are going to learn how to create a dictionary object and how to make use of it in a practical case, in a real word scenario.

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There are times when you have to process information being stored in different directories through your Python based applications. Being rich in features, the Python computer programming language comes with all the utilities one needs to interact with the functionalities provided by the operating system. Continue reading “How to change the current working directory with Python”

Being rich in features, Python provides all kinds of utilities required to interact with the functionalities offered by the operating system. The Python coder can easily access and unlock the functionalities offered by his or her operating system through the usage of the builtin os module. Continue reading “How to create a new directory with Python”

Being a Python geek, most of the time it happens that I make use of my knowledge to write simple scripts which automate repetitive tasks in my operating system. Rich in features, Python offers many utilities which help the Python coder to interact with the functionalities of the operating system. Based on my personal experience with the Python computer programming language, one of the modules which has packed the utilities that can interact with the operating system, is the os module.
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When one wants to script their daily computer tasks with the main purpose of automating their stuff, there is a high chance they have to deal with the file system of their operating system, and for sure computer directories. The Python computer programming language, comes equipped with all the utilities the coder needs to interact with the functionalities provided by their operating system.

There are many builtin utilities one can make use of to remove a directory in their operating system. With the main purpose of keeping stuff practical, I highly recommend that you open a new Python interactive console before going any further with this tutorial.
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