[Python-Dev] mkdir -p in python

[Terry Reedy]

On 7/28/2010 4:42 AM, Ray Allen wrote:
> I believe, in design purpose, the os.mkdir() is to match the system call
> "mkdir()" exactly,  the os.makedirs() is a "Super-mkdir", it provides
> extra convenience for using when we want to create directories. This is
> the case makedirs() should deal with.

After discussion with Guido, the patch on the tracker leaves makedir 
alone and catches the exception, or not, in makedirs.

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Terry Jan Reedy