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Asked: May 25, 20262026-05-25T15:14:04+00:00 2026-05-25T15:14:04+00:00

Can somebody please explain the difference between the following? handler = open(printFile, w) handler.close()

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Can somebody please explain the difference between the following?

handler = open(printFile, "w")        
handler.close()

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handler = open(printFile, "w")   
close(printFile)
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    2026-05-25T15:14:05+00:00Added an answer on May 25, 2026 at 3:14 pm

    The difference is pretty simple: The latter does not exist.

    If it does in your application, it’s user-defined and might just call firstArgument.close() or do something else such as killing your dog.

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