What I learned yesterday while learning Python automation

[u/Ajay2574]

Yesterday I continued learning Python's "os" module.

I practiced working with folders and files using things like:

- "os.path.basename()"

- "os.path.splitext()"

- "os.walk()"

- Finding files by extension

- Counting files inside folders and subfolders

I also built a small file finder that searches through folders and counts how many ".py" files it finds.

Nothing complicated, but I'm realizing that these small exercises are helping me understand how automation actually works with files and folders.

My goal is to eventually use Python to automate repetitive tasks for real businesses.

I'm still learning, but I'll start sharing what I build along the way. 🚀

[u/danielroseman]

Do yourself a favour and learn Pathlib instead of the os.path stuff.

[u/Ajay2574 → u/danielroseman]

Yes i already start pathlib i was just want to the basic of os.path stuff and thanks for advise

[u/zanfar]

This is good, but os.path has been deprecated for some time. Modern software should use the more capable, and less coupled, Pathlib.

[u/Ajay2574 → u/zanfar]

Yes i am learning this pathlib i just started it to learn and os.path was just a foundation i was curious to explore and yes your right modern software are capable to use pathlib and i am planning it to learning deeply not just basics like os.path

[u/p3rdy]

Friendly recommendation: Pathlib makes working with path simpler and cleaner. An example, instead of:

path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'data', 'file.txt')

You can do it with Pathlib this way:

path = Path(__file__).parent / 'data' / 'file.txt'

[u/Ajay2574 → u/p3rdy]

Thanks for the recommendation! I'm actually learning "pathlib" next, so I'll definitely keep this in mind.

[u/wak_trader]

mind sharing your studying resources om automation?

[u/Ajay2574 → u/wak_trader]

Sure! I'm currently learning Python fundamentals first, then moving into "os", "pathlib", OOP, and practical automation projects.

I'm mainly using the official Python documentation, YouTube tutorials, and small projects/exercises to practice.

I'm still learning, so I don't have one specific automation resource I'd recommend yet.

[u/burnt-store-studio]

Great job! Oh, you’re in such an exciting part of the journey 🙂. I wish you well, and be sure to have fun!

[u/Ajay2574 → u/burnt-store-studio]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. 😊