# Path

A string or path-like value identifying a location in a filesystem.

## What is **Path** in C#?

**Path** — A string or path-like value identifying a location in a filesystem.

```csharp
class OrderFile
{
    string Read(string path)
    {
        using StreamReader reader = new(path);
        return reader.ReadToEnd();
    }
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

## In other subjects

- [Path in General](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/path-software-development)
- [Path in Java](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/path)

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