📄 What is a File?

A file is a sequence of information stored on a physical device (like a hard drive or USB key) in the form of binary data blocks.

• 📍 File Path:
  The path to a file is the list of folders that must be opened to reach the file.
  Example: C:\Users\John\Documents\report.docx

• 🧩 File Extension:
  The file extension indicates the type of file and determines which application is needed to open it.
  Examples:

  • .docx → Word document

  • .jpg → Image file

  • .mp3 → Audio file

📁 What is a Folder (or Directory)?

A folder is used to store and organize files, or even other folders.
Folders help create a logical structure to manage data, similar to how we use folders in a filing cabinet.

• 🔁 Folders inside folders create a tree-like structure called a directory tree or hierarchy.

Example structure:

📁 Documents └── 📁 School  └── 📄 assignment.docx

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