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File_Handling_Python_vs_CPP

The document compares file handling in Python and C++, highlighting their methods for creating, reading, and writing files. Python is noted for its simplicity and beginner-friendly syntax, while C++ provides more control and is suitable for performance-sensitive applications. A comparison table outlines key features such as file modes, error handling, and binary support.

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File_Handling_Python_vs_CPP

The document compares file handling in Python and C++, highlighting their methods for creating, reading, and writing files. Python is noted for its simplicity and beginner-friendly syntax, while C++ provides more control and is suitable for performance-sensitive applications. A comparison table outlines key features such as file modes, error handling, and binary support.

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File Handling in Python vs C++

1. Creating Files

**Python**:

```python
file = open("example.txt", "w")
file.write("Hello from Python!\n")
file.close()
```

**C++**:

```cpp
#include <fstream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
ofstream file("example.txt");
file << "Hello from C++!\n";
file.close();
return 0;
}
```

2. Reading and Writing

**Python**:

```python
with open("data.txt", "w") as f:
f.write("Python rocks!\n")

with open("data.txt", "r") as f:


print(f.read())
```

**C++**:
File Handling in Python vs C++

```cpp
#include <iostream>
#include <fstream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
ofstream out("data.txt");
out << "C++ rocks!\n";
out.close();

ifstream in("data.txt");
string line;
while (getline(in, line))
cout << line << endl;
in.close();
return 0;
}
```

3. File Modes

**Python Modes:**
- 'r': Read
- 'w': Write
- 'a': Append
- 'r+': Read/Write

**C++ Modes:**
- ios::in: Read
- ios::out: Write
- ios::app: Append
- ios::binary: Binary Mode

4. Text File Handling

**Python**:
File Handling in Python vs C++

```python
with open("example.txt", "r") as f:
for line in f:
print(line.strip())
```

**C++**:

```cpp
ifstream file("example.txt");
string line;
while (getline(file, line)) {
cout << line << endl;
}
file.close();
```

5. Comparison Table

| Feature | Python | C++ |


|---------|--------|-----|
| Simplicity | High | Medium |
| Modes | 'r', 'w', 'a' | ios::in, ios::out |
| Binary Support | 'rb', 'wb' | ios::binary |
| Error Handling | try-except | is_open(), fail() |
| Context Manager | Yes | No |

Summary

- Python is more beginner-friendly and concise.


- C++ offers greater control, ideal for performance-sensitive applications.

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