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ConfigParser

ConfigParser is a Python standard library module for reading and writing configuration files, typically in the INI file format. It provides a simple API to parse configuration data from files, allowing developers to manage settings like database connections, API keys, and application preferences. The module supports sections, key-value pairs, and interpolation, making it useful for organizing hierarchical configuration data.

Also known as: configparser, ConfigParser, config parser, INI parser, Python config
🧊Why learn ConfigParser?

Developers should use ConfigParser when building Python applications that require external configuration management, such as web apps, scripts, or tools needing environment-specific settings. It is ideal for scenarios where configuration needs to be stored in human-readable files (e.g., for deployment or user customization) and when interoperability with INI-style files is required, such as in legacy systems or cross-platform projects.

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