Python os.mkdir() Method
Example
Create a directory:
#Import os Library
import os
# Create Directory
os.mkdir("c:/test/w3school")
Definition and Usage
The os.mkdir() method is used to create a directory.
If the directory already exists, FileExistsError is raised
Note: Available on WINDOWS and UNIX platforms.
Syntax
os.mkdir(path, mode, dir_fd)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | Required. A path-like object representing a file system path. The path-like object is either a string or bytes object representing a path |
| mode | Optional. An integer value representing permission of the newly-created directory. The default value is Oo777 . |
| dir_fd | Optional. A file descriptor referring to a directory. The default value is None |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | None |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 1.5.2 |
| Change Log: | 3.3 - Added the dir_fd parameter 3.6 - Accepts a path-like object |
