What is a handle in the context of python text files?

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Hi, I am a beginner learning python. I am really struggling to grapple with the concept of a ‘handle’, what is it used for?

Thank you!

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Welcome to the forum @RebbyG

From the net:

A handle is essentially a variable that can hold the location of each object in memory. That means each handle points to a unique object.

Happy coding

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Thank you! Are handles and pointers the same thing?