# Relative path

A path described from another location, such as the repository root or current folder.

## What is a **Relative path**?

A path described from another location, such as the repository root or current folder.

```python
images/ # child folder
../images/ # sibling folder
```

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Updated: October 16, 2026

## In other subjects

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