Writing to a file

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:49:31 +1300, Gregory Ewing wrote:

> jyoung79 at kc.rr.com wrote:
> 
>>>>>import os
>>>>>os.system('echo "Testing a... b... c..." > "~/Desktop/test2.txt"')
> 
> This is like going out the back door, getting a ladder out of the shed
> and climbing through your bedroom window to get into bed at night,
> instead of just using the stairs.
> 
> Use open/write/close. It's much more direct and efficient.


I would say the analogy is more like calling the local handyman to come 
to your house and get the ladder for you.



-- 
Steven