How do I delete a file or folder in Python?

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  • os.remove() removes a file.

  • os.rmdir() removes an empty directory.

  • shutil.rmtree() deletes a directory and all its contents.

Path objects from the Python 3.4+ pathlib module also expose these instance methods:

  • pathlib.Path.unlink() removes a file or symbolic link.

  • pathlib.Path.rmdir() removes an empty directory.

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