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Learn how to effectively check subprocess outputs in Python with `if` statements to avoid TypeErrors.
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How to Properly Check the Output of a Subprocess Using an If Statement in Python

When working with Python, checking the output of a subprocess can sometimes lead to frustrating errors, especially when using if statements to evaluate that output. A common issue many developers encounter is the dreaded TypeError: argument of type 'CompletedProcess' is not iterable. In this guide, we'll walk through a specific example of this problem, including a working solution to effectively check subprocess output using an if statement.

The Problem

You may have stumbled upon the following piece of code that attempts to check if your operating system version is "10.0.22000":

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While attempting to execute this code, you received the error:

TypeError: argument of type 'CompletedProcess' is not iterable

This error occurs because subprocess.run() returns a CompletedProcess object instead of the command output as a string. Thus, checking for membership with the in operator directly against the CompletedProcess object will lead to errors.

The Solution

To fix this issue, you'll need to make a few modifications to your code. Let’s break it down step by step.

Step 1: Change the Command

The first thing to do is change the command string from "wmic get os version" to "wmic os get version". This is crucial, as the earlier command does not return the desired output correctly.

Step 2: Capture Output Correctly

To work with the command output, we need to capture it properly and convert it into a string. This can be done by setting the appropriate parameters in the subprocess.run() method. We will use capture_output=True and text=True to ensure we get the output in a readable string format.

Example Code

Here’s the corrected and final version of your code:

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Key Components Explained

capture_output=True: This captures the output of the command, so you can work with it directly.

text=True: This converts the captured output from bytes to a string for easier manipulation.

version.stdout: Access the standard output (stdout) of the CompletedProcess object, which contains the actual output of your command.

Conclusion

Checking the output of a subprocess in Python using an if statement can be straightforward once you understand how to handle CompletedProcess objects. By ensuring you're capturing the output correctly and manipulating it as a string, you can avoid common pitfalls, such as the TypeError encountered earlier.

Next time you're verifying system versions or running commands, utilize this approach to ensure your code runs without errors.

Happy coding!