Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Practice: Read a path and check if given path is a file or a directory

Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Practice: Read a path and check if given path is a file or a directory

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This video tutorial guides viewers through creating a Python script to validate whether a given path is a file or a directory. It covers reading user input, using the OS module to check path types, handling Windows-specific path issues, and ensuring paths exist before validation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of checking path existence to avoid incorrect outputs.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of using two slashes in Windows paths?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens if the provided path does not exist?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the script differentiate between a file and a directory?

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