Lessons > 18. Files and Strings
Today, you will be learning to work with files – including reading them, writing them, and appending to them. Because many file formats involve text, you will also be learning to work with some common string functions.
One of the most important skills of a programmer is understanding how to do data manipulation across a variety of contexts and formats. Given that a vast quantity of data is stored in files, databases, etc., learning to access, manipulate, and write data in various formats for subsequent storage is a critical programming skill.
Today's Activities
For today, please do the following:
1. Download the Exercise Files
Exercise Files2. Review the Slides
3. Watch the Lecture Video(s)
| Link | Title | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video 1 | L18a: String & List Functions | pre-recorded | 10:05 |
| Video 2 | L18b: Reading & Writing Files | pre-recorded | 8:00 |
| Video 3 | L18c: Some Example Programs | pre-recorded | 5:39 |
| Video 4 | Practice working with files and string functions | lecture | 49:52 |
4. Review / Study the Supplemental Materials
Note: these readings / videos are suggested for additional context / examples, but not required.