In Python, you can work with directories (also known as folders) using the built-in `os` module. The `os` module provides many functions for interacting with the file system, including creating, deleting, and listing directories.
Here’s an example of how to create a new directory in Python:
python
import os
# Create a new directory called "my_directory"
os.mkdir("my_directory")
In this example, we first import the `os` module. We then use the `mkdir()` function to create a new directory called “my_directory” in the current working directory.
To delete a directory, you can use the `rmdir()` function:
python
import os
# Delete the directory called "my_directory"
os.rmdir("my_directory")
In this example, we use the `rmdir()` function to delete the directory called “my_directory”. Note that the directory must be empty before you can delete it using this function.
To list the contents of a directory, you can use the `listdir()` function:
python import os # List the contents of the current working directory contents = os.listdir() # Print the contents of the directory print(contents)
In this example, we use the `listdir()` function to list the contents of the current working directory and store them in a variable called `contents`. We then print the contents of the directory.
You can also change the current working directory using the `chdir()` function:
python
import os
# Change the current working directory to "my_directory"
os.chdir("my_directory")
In this example, we use the `chdir()` function to change the current working directory to “my_directory”. Any subsequent file operations will be performed relative to this directory.