file_type

This module contains the FileType type which provides information about the type of a file, such as whether it is a directory, a symbolic link, or a regular file.

Types

FileType

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The FileType type represents the type of a file, which can be a regular file, a directory, or a symbolic link.

pub type FileType {
  File
  Directory
  Symlink(to: String)
}

Constructors

```
File
```
A regular file.
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Directory
```
A directory.
```
Symlink(to: String)
```
A symbolic link, which points to another file or directory.

Values

is_directory

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pub fn is_directory(file_type: FileType) -> Bool

Returns True if the file type is a directory, and False otherwise.

is_file

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pub fn is_file(file_type: FileType) -> Bool

Returns True if the file type is a regular file, and False otherwise.

is_symlink

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pub fn is_symlink(file_type: FileType) -> Bool

Returns True if the file type is a symbolic link, and False otherwise.

symlink

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pub fn symlink(file_type: FileType) -> option.Option(String)

If the file type is a symbolic link, returns the target of the link. Otherwise, returns None.