With statements closing files (Python)

Question

From Python Module 4 Lesson 9:
with open(“filename.txt”) as f:
print(f.read())
# end code

It says that the file automatically closes at the end of the with statement even if exceptions occur. Can someone explain to me how exactly it closes?

My guess is that since it’s declared as a local variable, it’s nonexistent once the with statement is executed. Am I close?

Answer 1

No, it's not like that. 'with' is called a context manager.
In order to understand how with works, you must have basic understanding how classes work.
It's a really easy concept, but I can't explain it in this few number of lines.
Go to youtube, write: Corey Schafer context managers
And click ln first link, enjoy!
Here is the link to the video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-aKFBoZpiqA
If you still don't understand, you can repost here.