How to delete a file after checking whether it exists

Question

How can I delete a file in C# e.g. C:\\test.txt, although apply the same kind of method like in batch files e.g.

if exist \"C:\\test.txt\"

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Answer 1

Use System.IO.File.Delete like so:

System.IO.File.Delete(@"C:\test.txt")

From the documentation:

If the file to be deleted does not exist, no exception is thrown.