If the mention of algebra conjures bad memories of math classes, a Python library called SymPy could change your mind about ...
os.path.join (folder, filename) ensures the path is correct for the system. On Windows, it uses backslashes (reports\summary.txt); on Linux and macOS it uses forward slashes (reports/summary.txt).
Abstract: In complex engineering systems, maintenance operations are vital for safety and system life cycle management, increasing the availability and reliability of equipment, instruments, and other ...