Should "exists" function from STD be used as a last resort?

[unkempt lily]

There was an undo deprecation for "exists" functions but still in the code it says this:

Note: Do not use this function if performing a check before another operation on that file. Doing so creates a race condition. Instead, perform the actual file operation directly.

So basically this message and the description in the PR, would mean use it but as last resort? e.g: third party scenarios?

Thanks.

https://github.com/denoland/deno_std/pull/2785

[pastel tundra]

Some valid use cases are mentioned in the pull requests. But indeed you should avoid using the function unless you really have to.

[heady surge]

for >95% of cases where you think you need it, you don’t and you’re doing it wrong