Python: Start a new process replacing the current process

Python Operating System Services: Exercise-18 with Solution

Write a Python program to start a new process replacing the current process.

Sample Solution:

Python Code :

main.py:

import os
import sys
program = "python"
arguments = ["hello.py"]
print(os.execvp(program, (program,) + tuple(arguments)))
print("Goodbye")

hello.py:

print("Operating System Services Exercises-18")

Sample Output:

Operating System Services Exercises-18

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