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gzip — GZIP Compression
Compress and decompress files.
Overview
Compress and decompress files.
Quick Example
gzip.open('file.gz', 'wt')
When to Use
Use this module when you need built-in support without adding third-party dependencies.
Common Tasks
- Read the official docs: docs.python.org/3/library/gzip.html
- Combine with related modules in the Cookbook
- Prefer stdlib before reaching for PyPI packages