How can I use Python for automation tasks?

How can I use Python for automation tasks?

Python is great for automation! You can use libraries like os, shutil, and subprocess to automate file management and system tasks.

Can you give me an example of a simple automation script?

Sure! Here's a simple script that renames all files in a directory:

import os

directory = 'path/to/directory'
for filename in os.listdir(directory):
    if filename.endswith('.txt'):
        new_name = filename.replace('.txt', '_backup.txt')
        os.rename(os.path.join(directory, filename), os.path.join(directory, new_name))

What libraries should I learn for web scraping?

For web scraping, you should learn BeautifulSoup for parsing HTML and requests for making HTTP requests.

Are there any resources you recommend for learning these libraries?

Yes! Check out the official documentation for each library, and consider online courses on platforms like Coursera or Udemy.