Python’s subprocess
module allows you to run shell commands and manage external processes directly from your Python code. By using subprocess
, you can execute shell commands like ls
or dir
, launch applications, and handle both input and output streams. This module provides tools for error handling and process communication, making it a flexible choice for integrating command-line operations into your Python projects.
By the end of this video course, you’ll understand that:
subprocess
module is used to run shell commands and manage external processes.subprocess
by calling subprocess.run()
with the command as a list of arguments.subprocess.call()
, subprocess.run()
, and subprocess.Popen()
differ in how they execute commands and handle process output and return codes.multiprocessing
is for parallel execution within Python, while subprocess
manages external processes.subprocess
, you can chain them by using pipes or running them consecutively.What’s Included:
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