13.1.1 - What is a File?
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What is a file in the context of programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how programs store information.
What are two main types of files?
💡 Hint: Consider file readability.
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What is a file?
💡 Hint: Think about data storage.
True or False: Binary files are human-readable.
💡 Hint: Consider how text files differ from binary files.
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You need to write a program that can read data from a JSON file and output specific fields. Design the program's outline and logic.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would structure your code for handling file operations!
Describe a scenario where you would prefer to use a binary file over a text file and explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider situations involving multimedia or configuration settings.
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