File.delete
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The file.delete method deletes a file or empty directory from disk.
Arguments
| Parameter Name | Default Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| path | "" | file name, partial path, or absolute path to file or directory to be deleted |
If given a file name or partial path, it will be interpreted relative to the current working directory (see file.curdir).
Result
If the file was successfully deleted, this method returns true (1). Otherwise, it returns false (0). This can happen if the specified file does not exist, if it is a directory that is not empty, or if some other low-level issue occurs (for example, the file is locked).
Example
The following attempts to delete a file called "test.txt" in the current directory.
file.delete "test.txt"
