Python - Standard Library Usage
Which of the following is the correct syntax to get the folder name from a path stored in variable
path?Which of the following is the correct syntax to get the folder name from a path stored in variable path?
easy📝 Syntax Q12 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify function to get folder name
os.path.dirname(path) returns the directory part of the path.Step 2: Check other options
basename() returns file name, join() combines paths, exists() checks path existence.Final Answer:
os.path.dirname(path) -> Option BQuick Check:
Folder name = os.path.dirname(path) [OK]
Quick Trick: Use os.path.dirname() to get folder name from path [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using basename() to get folder
- Calling join() with one argument
- Confusing exists() with dirname()
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