13.8.2 - Random Access Files
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What is a random access file?
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd find a specific chapter in a book.
What does the seek() function do in Python?
💡 Hint: It lets you jump to any part of the file.
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Which function do you use in C++ for reading file data at a specific location?
💡 Hint: Think about how you access something directly without reading everything.
True or False: RandomAccessFile in Java allows you to read data from a file sequentially only.
💡 Hint: Consider its name and capabilities.
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Create a program in C++ that writes integers to a random access file and then reads specific integers back using seekg() and seekp().
💡 Hint: Start by writing a simple loop to write integers and then practice using seekg() to fetch them.
Compare and contrast how random access is implemented in C++ and Python with concrete code examples.
💡 Hint: Identify key differences in syntax and functionality between the two languages.
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