Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Introduction to subprocess module

The video tutorial explains the subprocess module in Python, highlighting its use for executing operating system commands and storing outputs. It contrasts the subprocess module with the OS module, emphasizing the limitations of the latter in storing command outputs. The tutorial provides a detailed syntax for using subprocess, including handling command outputs and errors. It discusses the difference between using shell=True and shell=False, particularly in Unix-like systems and Windows, and offers practical examples to illustrate these concepts.

Why is it important to handle the output as bytes and convert it to a string?

How can you split the output of a command into a list of lines?

What should you do if you want to run a command that depends on environment variables?

What is the purpose of the subprocess.PIPE in the context of subprocess?