File Handling Flashcards

The process of opening, reading, writing, and closing files in a program.

A file must be opened before it can be read from or written to in a program.

The operation used to retrieve data from a file.

The operation used to add or modify data in a file.

The operation used to properly terminate access to a file after use.

Closing files ensures data is saved and prevents corruption or memory leaks.

Modes specify how a file is accessed, e.g., read mode or write mode.

Programs should handle errors like missing files or permission issues when working with files.

Specific syntax is used to open, read, write, and close files in programming languages.

Files allow data to be stored persistently, even after a program ends.