What are some examples of using wildcards in Python?

Can you explain what wildcards are in Python?

Wildcards in Python are special characters used in string matching. They allow you to match patterns in strings.

Can you give me some examples of how to use wildcards in Python?

Sure! For instance, you can use the fnmatch module to match filenames with wildcards like *.txt to find all text files.

Are there any other libraries that support wildcards?

Yes, the glob module is another option. It allows you to use wildcards to find files in directories.

Can you show me a code snippet using wildcards?

Absolutely! Here's a simple example:

import fnmatch
import os

for filename in os.listdir('.'):  
    if fnmatch.fnmatch(filename, '*.txt'):
        print(filename)