Python: Downloading and Handling TXT Files Efficiently

Python, known for its simplicity and versatility, offers a multitude of ways to download and manipulate text files (TXT). This article delves into the process of downloading TXT files using Python, extracting their content, and efficiently organizing the output with a specific format. We will also touch on how to append tags to the output, making it more structured and informative.
‌Downloading TXT Files‌

To download a TXT file in Python, you can utilize various libraries, with requests being one of the most popular choices. This library simplifies the process of working with HTTP requests. Below is a simple example of how to download a TXT file using requests:

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import requests

url = 'http://example.com/example.txt'
response = requests.get(url)

if response.status_code == 200:
    with open('downloaded_file.txt', 'wb') as f:
        f.write(response.content)
else:
    print('Failed to download the file.')

This snippet checks if the response status code is 200 (indicating success), then writes the content of the response to a new file named downloaded_file.txt.
‌Extracting and Formatting Content‌

Once the file is downloaded, reading and extracting its content is straightforward. You can then format the output to include a title, the content of the file, and any relevant tags. Here’s how you might do it:

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def read_and_format(file_path, title, tags):

    with open(file_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as file:

        content = file.read()

    formatted_output = f"[title]{title}\n
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	Tags: 
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