What are Python's with statements and context managers?

Gihin Oha
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Joined: 2025-02-16 08:26:47
2025-02-16 09:07:49

I keep encountering the with statement in Python, especially when working with file handling. I understand it’s used with context managers, but I’m not exactly sure how they work. Can someone explain what a context manager is and why it’s helpful to use with with? Also, how can I create custom context managers in Python?