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filereader.py
import pathlib
# Really old way
wf2 = open('words.txt')
lines = wf2.readlines()
wf2.close()
# Old way, closes file automatically
with open('words.txt') as words_file:
lines = words_file.readlines()
words: list[str] = [line.rstrip() for line in lines] # List comprehension (super bonus material)
# A better way
all_text = pathlib.Path('words.txt').read_text()
words = all_text.split('\n')
print(words)
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