Python how to read from an XML file using the open method

Before we start, make sure you have a basic understanding of Python and have it installed on your system. Additionally, ensure you have a sample XML file that you want to read.
The open method in Python is used to open a file for reading, writing, or appending. In this tutorial, we will use it to open an XML file for reading.
The ElementTree module is part of the Python standard library and provides a convenient way to work with XML data. Import it at the beginning of your script.
Once the XML file is open, use the ET.parse method to parse the XML data and get the root element of the XML tree.
You can now navigate through the XML tree and access elements and attributes. Here's a simple example:
This code snippet iterates over the immediate child elements of the root and prints their tags and attributes.
To retrieve the text content of an element, use the text attribute:
Here's the complete script:
I hope this tutorial helps you in reading XML files using Python! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
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