Python: Scan a specified directory and identify the sub directories and files
Write a Python program to scan a specified directory and identify the subdirectories and files.
Sample Solution:
Python Code :
import os
root = 'g:\\testpath\\'
for entry in os.scandir(root):
if entry.is_dir():
typ = 'dir'
elif entry.is_file():
typ = 'file'
elif entry.is_symlink():
typ = 'link'
else:
typ = 'unknown'
print('{name} {typ}'.format(
name=entry.name,
typ=typ,
))
Sample Output:
a dir b dir c dir d dir e dir f dir p.txt file q.txt file r.docx file s.xlsx file
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