Python Read Files

Reading files in Python can be done in various ways, depending on the specific requirements of your task. 

Here are examples illustrating different methods for reading files:

Reading Entire File Content:

```python

# Open a file in read mode

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

    content = file.read()

    print(content)

```

Reading Line by Line:

```python

# Open a file in read mode

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

    for line in file:

        print(line.strip()) # strip() removes newline characters

```

Reading Lines into a List:

```python

# Open a file in read mode

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

    lines = file.readlines()

    for line in lines:

        print(line.strip())

```

Using `seek()` to Move the Cursor:

```python

# Open a file in read mode

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

    # Read the first 10 characters

    content_part1 = file.read(10)

    print(content_part1)

    # Move the cursor to the beginning

    file.seek(0)

    # Read the next 10 characters

    content_part2 = file.read(10)

    print(content_part2)

```

Using `tell()` to Get the Current Cursor Position:

```python

# Open a file in read mode

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

    content_part1 = file.read(10)

    print(content_part1)

    # Get the current cursor position

    cursor_position = file.tell()

    print("Current Cursor Position:", cursor_position)

```

These examples demonstrate different approaches to read files in Python. The `with` statement is used to ensure that the file is properly closed after reading. Reading can be done all at once, line by line, or by reading lines into a list. The `seek()` method allows moving the cursor within the file, and `tell()` retrieves the current cursor position.