Embedding Python Code in Batch Script
Embedding Python code in batch scripts is useful in various scenarios, such as automating system administration tasks, data processing and analysis tasks and combining system-level commands with Python scripting capabilities.
This is be done to ensure proper error handling in both batch and Python scripts to handle unexpected scenarios. It also ensure the Python interpreter is properly installed and accessible in the system’s PATH and keep scripts organized and well-documented for future maintenance.
By following the above mentioned steps, let us see a few different examples to know how we can embed a python code in the batch files.
Simple Python Code
In this example, we write a simple python code, that will just print some text on the screen. The python_script.py file will contain the python print statement, whereas the batch_script.bat file will contain the command to execute this pyhton file.
python_script.py
print("Hello World")
batch_script.bat
@echo off
python python_script.py
pause
This batch script simply calls the Python script using the Python interpreter.
Output:
Passing Arguments from Batch to Python
In this example, we write a python code, that will require an argument and then display that text on the screen. The python_args.py file will contain the python print statement. which will require an argument during the execution of that file. This can be done using Python sys module.
python_args.py
import sys
print('Arguments passed:', sys.argv[1:])
batch_script_args.bat
@echo off
python python_args.py % 1 2 3 4 5 A B C
pause
This batch script passes all arguments provided to the batch file to the Python script.
Output:
How To Embed Python Code In Batch Script
Embedding Python code in a batch script can be very helpful for automating tasks that require both shell commands and Python scripting. In this article, we will discuss how to embed Python code within a batch script.
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