How can I change the current working directory in Python or Java?

In Python, change the current working directory using the os module’s chdir() function:

import os
os.chdir(‘/path/to/directory’)

In Java, altering the current working directory isn’t straightforward, as the language doesn’t provide a direct method for this. While you can set the user.dir system property, it doesn’t affect the actual working directory of the running process. Instead, you can specify the working directory when starting a new process using ProcessBuilder:

ProcessBuilder pb = new ProcessBuilder(“yourCommand”);
pb.directory(new File(“/path/to/directory”));
Process process = pb.start();

This sets the working directory for the new process. For the current Java process, it’s recommended to manage file paths relative to the existing working directory or use absolute paths, as changing the working directory at runtime isn’t supported.

For more details on changing the working directory in Python, refer to this resource. Regarding Java, you can consult this discussion.