Python File I/O: Read a random line from a file
Write a Python program to read a random line from a file.
Sample Solution:-
Python Code:
import random
def random_line(fname):
lines = open(fname).read().splitlines()
return random.choice(lines)
print(random_line('test.txt'))
Sample Output:
Append this text.
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