How do I dynamically generate a file name in python?

Question

We're working on a python application for MAC OSX that should be pip-installable, and we want to automate the creation of a plist file during installation, but the file name must contain the OSX username in order for the application to work, eg. com.username.app.plist.

Q : How do I dynamically generate such a file in python ?

I'm looking to create a file that contains the OSX username in it's name, like `com.steven.app.plist`, as of now, we should manually create the file in order for the app to work, we want to automate this task on installation ! — imadhsissou, Oct 08 '16 at 20:46
Which is the part you're having trouble with, getting the username or concatenating the strings? — Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams, Oct 08 '16 at 20:51

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 08 '16 at 20:51

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Since you just need the username:

import getpass
user = getpass.getuser()
fname = "com.strange.things." + user + ".more.strange.things"

answered Oct 08 '16 at 20:51

Marcus Müller

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that solved my problem, thanks ! – imadhsissou Oct 08 '16 at 21:07

How do I dynamically generate a file name in python?

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