Difference between os.path.exists and os.path.isfile?

Question

I\'m curious when these two functions will return different values. Also if you could clarify the difference between a path/directory/file that would be appreciated.

Answer 1

A directory tests true for exists, but false for isfile. There are a few different types of filesystem objects for which that is also true.

isfile means that it is a regular file. It is more specific than exists.