os.path.join (folder, filename) ensures the path is correct for the system. On Windows, it uses backslashes (reports\summary.txt); on Linux and macOS it uses forward slashes (reports/summary.txt).

This online data science specialization is designed for learners with little to no programming experience who want to use Python as a tool to play with data. You will learn basic input and output ...

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