How to check if process already exists in python script? [duplicate]

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Check for process already running in webfaction?

How can I check if a process is already being run using Python + Django on WebFaction hosting?

For example, my process name is myfile.py

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You can use a pidfile with any programming language. It's very easy.

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answered Jul 24, 2011 at 23:56

Rufo El Magufo

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Instead of saying "it's easy in any language" and linking elsewhere, it would be better to provide a working example customized to the context of this question.
– Caleb
Commented Jul 25, 2011 at 9:14
Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't want a copy/paste response, any simple example in python is useful for the question.
– Rufo El Magufo
Commented Jul 25, 2011 at 16:31

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