Complete Modern C++ - Filesystem - directory_entry

The video tutorial explains how to iterate over directory contents using iterators and range-based for loops. It covers creating directory iterators, displaying file information, and sorting directory entries. The tutorial also discusses using enums to determine file types and demonstrates the use of directory entry functions and global functions from the File System Library.

What is the purpose of creating a directory iterator in the context of file management?

Explain the process of initializing the begin and end instances of a directory iterator.

Why does the teacher prefer using a range-based for loop over a while loop for iterating through directory contents?

Describe how to retrieve the type of a file using the status method.

What is the significance of the enum type 'file type' in the context of file management?

How does the partition algorithm help in organizing directory entries?

What are the differences between using member functions and global functions in file management?