How do I manage file permissions in Python?

How do I manage file permissions in Python?

You can manage file permissions in Python using the os module, specifically the os.chmod() function.

Can you show me an example of how to use os.chmod?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

import os

# Change the permissions of a file
os.chmod('example.txt', 0o755)  # Owner can read, write, execute; others can read and execute

What do the permission numbers mean?

The numbers represent the permissions in octal format: 0o755 means:

• 7 (owner): read, write, execute
• 5 (group): read, execute
• 5 (others): read, execute.

Are there any other ways to change file permissions?

Yes, you can also use the stat module to get and set file permissions, or use third-party libraries like pathlib.