Re: How do I check the existence of a file programmatically in C?q~~.
From: Rich Teer (rich.teer_at_rite-group.com)
Date: 09/01/05
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Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:27:12 GMT
On Wed, 31 Aug 2005, doomster@gmail.com wrote:
> I want to check to see if a file exists before I try to open it. If it
> doesn't exist, I will report an error.
This is nearly always a bad idea. Just let the open fail if the file
doesn't exist. WHy? COnsider this time line if you use access() or
the like:
Proc A Proc B
access (succeeds)
Deletes file
open (fails even though you think it won't)
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