accessing sub directory in python

Question

I'm trying to access a folder that is in the current directory in which I am writing my code. the folder I am currently in is cs113

I've tried to do

file2 = open("/cs113/studentstoires/Zorine.txt", "r)"

Would someone please tell me whey this doesn't work I've also tried to write the directory name like this:

open("/studentstories/Zorine.txt", "r")

Do I need to import sys and use sys.listdir or os.path? If so can you please give a quick little example how to do this? Thank you in advance.

Consider using os.path.join. Also, please include the errors you are getting. — user3835277
– user3835277, Commented Sep 23, 2016 at 23:00

Bharel · Accepted Answer · 2016-09-23 23:05:48Z

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If it's in the current directory, and it's the directory where you execute the script from, you should write the path without the / up front like so:

file2 = open("studentstories/Zorine.txt", "r")

answered Sep 23, 2016 at 23:05

Bharel

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Bharel Over a year ago

Hi @DirtyDaver, if this or any answer has solved your question please consider accepting it by clicking the check-mark. This indicates to the wider community that you've found a solution and gives some reputation to both the answerer and yourself. There is no obligation to do this.

Bharel Over a year ago

@DirtyDaver And glad I could help :-)

chichi Over a year ago

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