pylike

pylike is a Python library designed to simplify the process of working with file paths. It provides an object-oriented interface that makes path manipulation more intuitive and less error-prone than using traditional string-based methods. The core of the library is the `Path` object, which represents a file system path. This object offers a rich set of methods for common path operations.

Key features of pylike include path joining, accessing path components like the parent directory, filename, and extension, and checking for the existence of files or directories. It also supports creating, deleting, and renaming files and directories. The library aims to be cross-platform compatible, ensuring that paths are handled correctly on different operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Users can create a `Path` object by passing a string representing the path to the `Path` constructor. For instance, `Path('/home/user/document.txt')` creates a path object. Operations like joining paths can be done using the `/` operator, e.g., `Path('/home/user') / 'documents' / 'report.pdf'`. This operator-based approach enhances readability. pylike also provides methods for iterating over directory contents, reading from and writing to files, and resolving symbolic links. The library is intended for developers who want a more Pythonic and robust way to manage file system interactions within their applications.