Python os.get_exec_path() Method
Example
Print the list of directories present in PATH environment variable:
#Import os Library
import os
#print the controlling terminal of
the process
print (os.get_exec_path())
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Definition and Usage
The os.get_exec_path() method returns the
list of directories, which are set in the PATH environment variable.
These directories are where the system will search for named executable programs.
Syntax
os.get_exec_path(env)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| env | Optional. Represents an environment variable dictionary to lookup in the PATH. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A list value, representing all the
directories present in the PATH variable |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 3.2 |
More Examples
Example
Print the list of directories for an environment variable:
#Import os Library
import os
# initialize the HOME environment
variable
env = {'HOME': '/home/testfolder'}
#print the
controlling terminal of the process
print (os.get_exec_path(env))
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