Why does os.RemoveAll ignore ErrNotExists?

[xiaq]

Hi,

The os.RemoveAll function does not return an error when the path doesn't exist. Given that this is documented explicitly and implemented using an explicit check, this seems to be a conscious design choice rather than an accidental implementation detail.

Does anybody know what the rationale behind this is? I haven't been able to find any information in this forum or elsewhere.

[Tamás Gulácsi]

You want that path to be fully removed.

If it does not exist, then it's already done, nothing to do, the desired result has been achieved (already).