Python Delete Files

In Python, you can delete files using the unlink() method from the os module. This method deletes the specified file. In this lesson, we will cover how to check if a file exists and delete it if it does.

Check if File Exists

Before deleting a file, it's a good practice to check if the file exists to avoid errors. You can use the existsSync() method from the fs module to check if a file exists. For example:

const fs = require('fs');
const fileName = 'example.txt';
const fileExists = fs.existsSync(fileName);

Delete File

If the file exists, you can delete it using the unlinkSync()method from the fs module. For example:

if (fileExists) {
    fs.unlinkSync(fileName);
}

Conclusion

Deleting files in Python is a simple process using the unlinkSync()method from the fs module. By checking if the file exists before deleting it, you can avoid errors and ensure that your code behaves as expected.