How can I delete a file or folder in Python?
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Use one of these methods:
pathlib.Path.unlink()removes a file or symbolic link.pathlib.Path.rmdir()removes an empty directory.shutil.rmtree()deletes a directory and all its contents.On Python 3.3 and below, you can use these methods instead of the
pathlibones:os.remove()removes a file.os.unlink()removes a symbolic link.os.rmdir()removes an empty directory.