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Small automation

Process a list of files and produce a summary.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 5 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use File.eachFile.
  • Collect names.
  • Print a report.

In plain English

Process a list of files and produce a summary.

  • Use File.eachFile.
  • Collect names.
  • Print a report.
report.groovyGROOVY
def files = new File('.').listFiles().findAll { it.isFile() }
println "Files: ${files.size()}"
files.take(3).each { println it.name }
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Answer from memory: Which method iterates files in a directory?

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