13.5.2 - Writing to a File
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the 'with' statement when writing to a file?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a file is opened and closed.
What file mode would you use to write data without erasing existing content?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would add content without losing what's already there.
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What does the 'w' mode do when opening a file?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of overwriting.
True or False: The 'with' statement in Python will automatically close a file after writing.
💡 Hint: Think about resource management.
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Create a program that writes user input to a file until the user types 'exit'. Implement proper file handling.
💡 Hint: Think about how you will repeatedly prompt for input until an exit condition is met.
Discuss the differences between using 'w' and 'a' modes when writing to a log file. Why would you choose one over the other?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how log files typically accumulate information.
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