File Creation and Manipulation
File Creation and Manipulation encompasses essential operations within an operating system that involve creating, modifying, and organizing files and directories. These actions are vital for managing data efficiently and are integral to the functioning of computer systems.
File Operation |
Description |
System Calls / APIs |
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Creating Files |
Create a new file for data storage. |
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Creating Directories |
Create a new directory for organizing files. |
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Opening Files |
Open a file that you already have open to read or write from. |
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Reading Files |
Retrieve data from an open file. |
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Writing Files |
Store data in an open file. |
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Renaming Files and Directories |
If you want to rename a file or directory,. |
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Deleting Files and Directories |
Remove files or directories. |
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OS File Operations
File operations within an operating system (OS) encompass a set of essential tasks and actions directed at files and directories residing within a computer’s file system. These operations are fundamental for the effective management and manipulation of data stored on various storage devices. In this article, we will learn different file operations and what are the system calls and APIs used to perform them in a Linux / Windows-based OS.