Easiest way to read/write a file's content in Python

Reading and writing files in Python is straightforward, thanks to the built-in open() function. Here's how you can do both tasks with minimal effort:

 Reading a File:

You can read a file in Python with just a few lines of code using open() and the read() method. For example:

# Open the file in read mode

with open('example.txt', 'r') as file:

    content = file.read()  # Reads the entire file

•     print(content) # Output the content to the console
  
• 'r' mode opens the file for reading.
  

Using the with statement ensures the file is properly closed after the operation.

 Writing to a File:

To write data to a file, you can use the write() method. Here’s a simple example:

# Open the file in write mode (creates a new file if it doesn't exist)

with open('example.txt', 'w') as file:

    file.write('Hello, Python!

This is a simple file write operation.')

• 'w' mode opens the file for writing. It creates a new file if it doesn't already exist and overwrites the file if it does.
  
• You can append to a file with 'a' mode, which adds content at the end without overwriting.
  

 Key Tips:

• read() reads the whole file at once; for large files, you might want to read line by line using readline() or for loop.
  
• Always ensure you close the file after using it, or better yet, use the with statement to automatically handle it.