[Tutor] subprocess.Popen() OR subprocess.call() ?

[Alan Gauld]

"Neha P" <mywrkid at yahoo.com> wrote

> I am newbie and want to know what is the difference 
> between subprocess.Popen() and subprocess.call() ?

Simply speaking, call() is a way to make subprocess 
easier to use. Popen gives you much more powerful 
options but that flexibility means it's harder to use.

> when is it best to use each one?

Use the simplest option that works for you. Start 
with call and if it can't do the job switch to Popen.

HTH,