what's the default folder for new files in python?

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Hi I'm new on learning python and I'm learning python files handling. the following code works fine. But I can't find the folder where python creates this file. (I'm using Visual studio code )

f = open("demofile2.txt", "a") 
f.write("Now the file has new content ")
f.close()


f = open("demofile2.txt", "r") 
print(f.read())

Have you checked inside the folder in which the python script runs? — matkv, Feb 27 '20 at 21:13
"file is a path-like object giving the pathname (absolute or relative to the current working directory) " - You should always read the [docs for the code you're using](https://docs.python.org/3/library/functions.html#open) before posting. — Sayse, Feb 27 '20 at 21:20

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 27 '20 at 21:13

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the file your code created should be same location as your python code

answered Feb 27 '20 at 21:13

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Thank you very much. I found it – Nahu Feb 27 '20 at 21:18

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 27 '20 at 21:15

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if you run this, you will know where the files are saved:

import os

print(os.getcwd())

answered Feb 27 '20 at 21:15

Nicolas Gervais

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Didn't know that, thanks! – Nahu Feb 27 '20 at 21:22

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 27 '20 at 21:19

An Interpreter, when you try to open or create a file via your code, will always be pointing to your Current/Present Working Directory.

Use the below line to know your pwd via your py file.

os.getcwd()

Via Terminal (OSX/Linux):

pwd

Via CMD (Windows):

cd

what's the default folder for new files in python?

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