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check file Existing with Python Script

Are there any way to check the file existence in Python script.
Apr 23 '20 #1
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Import the os module and use the os.path.isfile(path) function
Apr 23 '20 #2
Python provides exists() function which can be used like below.
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  1. import os.path  
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  3. if(os.path.exists("/etc/passwd")):  
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  5.    print("/etc/passwd exists")
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